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Do I have the start of a cough or not?

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iwanttolookbetter · 17/10/2020 23:03

I woke up this afternoon around 2ish (I work funny hours) and felt the need to cough. I was a little alarmed. But once I'd had a cough, I didn't feel the need to cough again for an hour or so. Since then, I haven't coughed at all. Do I have the start of a cough or did I just notice some normal coughing that I wouldn't normally notice and am being silly? I don't have any other Covid symptoms but am transitioning medications which means my doctor has told me to expect some symptoms from the meds I'm withdrawing from. I've been feeling a bit achy but was putting that down to that and having my period...

Just wondering as my parents are my extended bubble and they're 69 and 70. I don't want to take any unnecessary risks but at the same time I don't want to limit myself if there's pretty much zero risk.

I haven't been out much in the last 2 weeks although I have had blood taken twice under Covid guidelines, HCPs and me both wearing masks etc and minimising contact as much as possible. Also had one other appointment with someone who sat a good distance from me and only came near me once or twice to give me papers to sign. Also following Covid precautions.

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Dottyandbet · 17/10/2020 23:36

I think only time will tell. I’d be careful in relation to your parents for the next day while you see if it was a one off.

Torvean32 · 17/10/2020 23:41

This video gives much better advice on a Covid cough.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54145299

iwanttolookbetter · 18/10/2020 00:32

Thanks Torvean , I'll check it out.

Yeah, we were supposed to be going away to a little holiday cottage they booked before the new rules came in Dotty so we're allowed to go, but I don't want to risk it if the risk isn't close to zero. I'll watch Torvean's video and consider my options!

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