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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Good morning
I could do with some immediate advice.
When do you know if your small cough (happening more so at night and occasionally through day last few days) is just the usual flu cough of this time of year/ COVID symptoms?
I don’t have any of the other symptoms listed.
I am in a job where if I don’t go in I am letting a considerable amount of people down and the knock on impact is immense.
However, I also realise the knock on impact that if I have COVID is much worse.
This is a genuine question as I know so many of us with flu season starting may begin with similar symptoms.
Supportive advice welcomed please
Mrs P |
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"Good morning
I could do with some immediate advice.
When do you know if your small cough (happening more so at night and occasionally through day last few days) is just the usual flu cough of this time of year/ COVID symptoms?
I don’t have any of the other symptoms listed.
I am in a job where if I don’t go in I am letting a considerable amount of people down and the knock on impact is immense.
However, I also realise the knock on impact that if I have COVID is much worse.
This is a genuine question as I know so many of us with flu season starting may begin with similar symptoms.
Supportive advice welcomed please
Mrs P"
Yeah a dilemna lots will be in. My son had the same. Rather than risk shutting down his school I got him tested and was negative. I don't think you'd be letting your work mates down by taking a few days to make sure you're just autumn cough cold... Which they wouldn't want either. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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IMHO it’s early for flu. Talk to your gp, get a test. You owe to yourself, your loved ones and everybody else on the planet.
You know that’s the best thing. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’d probably call 111 and check with them regarding what to do.
If you have to self isolate then do so, I don’t think it’s letting people if you’re being safe and protecting others.
Because hypothetically let’s say you pass on the symptoms onto someone else at work and then it has a knock on effect.
Better to be safe than sorry, most workplaces understand if you have to self isolate and you shouldn’t get in trouble for following guidelines. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Thank you for your gentle, non judgemental guidance.
I’ve just asked work. They offered what they would suggest as symptoms and they’re happy for me to continue- which is a relief as I have so much work to do and don’t feel unwell.
But I will take your advice if it gets worse.
Mrs P x
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Good morning
I could do with some immediate advice.
When do you know if your small cough (happening more so at night and occasionally through day last few days) is just the usual flu cough of this time of year/ COVID symptoms?
I don’t have any of the other symptoms listed.
I am in a job where if I don’t go in I am letting a considerable amount of people down and the knock on impact is immense.
However, I also realise the knock on impact that if I have COVID is much worse.
This is a genuine question as I know so many of us with flu season starting may begin with similar symptoms.
Supportive advice welcomed please
Mrs P
Yeah a dilemna lots will be in. My son had the same. Rather than risk shutting down his school I got him tested and was negative. I don't think you'd be letting your work mates down by taking a few days to make sure you're just autumn cough cold... Which they wouldn't want either. "
You're better off ringing 111. I, too, have had your symptoms with no others, and it's nothing but I cannot advise you yours is. What I will say is keep an eye on your temperature. In the meantime raise the head of your bed (eg books under the feet) so your bed is tipped. If not, get more pillows. Try to raise head and chest between 30 to 45 degrees. It may ease the night time cough. |
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By *ostafunMan
over a year ago
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"Good morning
I could do with some immediate advice.
When do you know if your small cough (happening more so at night and occasionally through day last few days) is just the usual flu cough of this time of year/ COVID symptoms?
I don’t have any of the other symptoms listed.
I am in a job where if I don’t go in I am letting a considerable amount of people down and the knock on impact is immense.
However, I also realise the knock on impact that if I have COVID is much worse.
This is a genuine question as I know so many of us with flu season starting may begin with similar symptoms.
Supportive advice welcomed please
Mrs P"
Dont you think you would be better ringing the nhs helpline rather than asking people on a swingers forum??? |
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Is it a dry cough?
I've got a cough from head cold and it's shifting mucus but it's very different from the dry (non productive) cough I had in april.
In April the cough was just dry air, it didn't seem to be affected by changing from cold to warm environments (unlike this snotty cough)
Not a great help I fear |
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Your employer will be biased in their advice, so if would be better to call 111 as well as looj on the NHS site. Nobody is letting anyone down if they are protecting others and the people who they are going to be in contact with.
Hope it's fine and you recover soon  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I hope everything is ok - if the cough is unusual for you, and especially noticeable as you draw breath in then I would recommend a test asap - waiting to see if it gets worse is not the best approach with this virus, because the range of symptoms and variety of presentation is significant - from those who hardly know they have it through to those who require intensive intervention very quickly.
It is easy for us to put work first but sometimes it has to go the other way around -
Hope all resolves well
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The Covid cough is somewhat different to the kind of cough you get with a cold.
It’s a dry cough, similar to a dry tickly cough you sometimes get, but still different. A bit like if you’ve ever been exposed to smoke or fumes in a way, not from the chest, but not from the throat, it’s from the upper chest.
It more often than not comes with a temperature but that can be before or after the cough starts, I was burning up, so we’re the kids, however my partner didn’t go so high.
Typically, coughs arrive after having a cold, with Covid the cough starts out of nowhere for many people. |
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I have had a hayfever cough for ages, it gets fucking annoying when you are coughing so badly that you need to remove your mask to catch a breath.
It is brilliant for social distancing though, no bugger wants to be near me |
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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago
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"I have had a hayfever cough for ages, it gets fucking annoying when you are coughing so badly that you need to remove your mask to catch a breath.
It is brilliant for social distancing though, no bugger wants to be near me "
Lol same here |
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