okay. An honest question-not hysteria. What exactly are the symptoms to watch for

[demtenjeep]

I am high risk. I have Crohn's. had my last chemo 3 weeks ago.


Had Bells Palsey two weeks ago and now have a serious cough (full disclosure I was a former pack a day smoker 30 + years) Have not smoked in 6 years

I do not think I have the virus=but it seems that all the virus anyone has ever had settles on me.


so....

What exactly are the symptoms?




Thank you

[underpants]

1. Short and not so sweet

People may experience:
runny nose
sore throat
cough
fever
difficulty breathing (severe cases)

[backscatter712]

10. Yep. Symptoms similar to a cold from Hell - it's closely related to a cold and works the same way.

Let's not diminish the seriousness - think of it as a cold that kills. So yeah, generic cold & flu symptoms, but the big difference between how Captain Trumps works and how an ordinary cold works is that Captain Trumps hits the lungs earlier, and the lungs tend to react by generating much more gunk that you cough up than a cold does (see cytokine storm). Too much gunk, and the cold turns into pneumonia, and you can see the results right now in places like Italy or Wuhan.

[underpants]

19. Had a former nurse tell me the sudden temperature changes are pneumonia time

I mean temp changes in terms of atmospheric changes. It was 80 degrees here on Friday. Mid 40's today.

[davekriss]

16. Yikes!

I’ve had all of those symptoms for the last 4 days. Add to that extreme fatigue. My fever, though, comes and goes and never exceeded 99.6. I assume it’s just a cold because I’ve not seen “runny nose” as one of the symptoms. Also, I cough -a lot- but it is not a “dry cough” so, again, I assume it’s not the coronavirus.

Thankfully, I do not have any trouble breathing.

[gollygee]

17. The flu is still out there too, and other viruses. nt

[dhol82]

2. One thing to think about - do you have allergies?

Spring has started in my area and the pollens are going crazy. I got a cough and sinus problems about two weeks ago and couldn’t figure out why until I noticed all the stuff wafting through the air. My asthma is now getting so bad that I will start my adjunct meds tomorrow after a chat with my pulmonologist.

[Siwsan]

3. I think the things to watch for include high fever spikes, body aches and extreme fatigue

And some people said their sinuses were so filled, they felt like they were drowning, so it's not draining via your nasal cavities, but rather down your throat.

I just went through a cold virus - no fever, no aches, no fatigue but lots and lots of nose blowing and sneezing.

[LizBeth]

4. Cough is the big one. Hard to breathe. Slight fever.

[dalton99a]

5. From CDC:

[shanti]

9. Thank you

Straight and to the point. THREE symptoms.

[Midnight Writer]

12. Other authorities include runny nose as a symptom.

[4139]

6. From cdc .. first question is do you have a fever?...

[Hermit-The-Prog]

7. Sure would be nice to have a competent govt so tests were quick and readily available.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

8. It seems as if the symptoms are essentially the same

as a mild cold or seasonal allergies, at least at the outset. Although those two things rarely, if ever, involve a fever.

I have more or less constant allergies, so I'm always coughing a bit.

[JenniferJuniper]

11. My sister is a Boston area nurse

with a lot of "flu" patients. The nurses have no masks and she's not aware of any testing going on yet.

She's been told upper respiratory symptoms are not typical of corona. Fever, dry, cough and difficulty breathing are the things to watch for.

Anyone elderly or compromised should stay home.

[uppityperson]

13. Check with your state's Dept of Health for their specific guidelines as I've found them better, more

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html

Check with your state's Dept of Health for their specific guidelines as I've found them better, more info, than feds.

[backscatter712]

14. And then there's things like weed cough.

Yes, I admit it, cannabis is my favorite vegetable. 🚬

I'm worried everyone will think I have the black plague because of coughing due to weed consumption...

[Brainfodder]

15. To go to ER, SHORTNESS of breath is the trigger symptom?

GOOD LUCK!

I'm medium risk, I'm staying put -MOM visits, 4 miles away, she is high risk due to age, but in great shape for her age (75+) and no lung issues, but she is skinny AF and her husband passed 3 years ago, & not helping her lust for life factor 1iota?

She has an almost disgusting disinterest and wants do whatever she wants.

I am rooting for all casinos here to just shutdown, safety 1st, fuck money at this point.
The life saved, might be mine, might be yours, let's never find out!

[demtenjeep]

18. why does being diabetic make things worse?

?

[marlakay]

21. I wonder if is has something to do with

Immune system and inflammation. I have no idea just guessing.

[gibraltar72]

20. Asking what the symptoms are is one.