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I don't know why you're getting downvoted. I remember reading a story about a woman who thought she had worsening allergies before getting a covid test, and the
by jdhn 5y ago
I don't know why you're getting downvoted. I remember reading a story about a woman who thought she had worsening allergies before getting a covid test, and then going to the hospital. With the way this spreads, if you have any breathing symptoms, it's worth getting a covid test, and then trying to start treatment if it comes back positive instead of just waiting for it to get worse.
- criticaltinker 5y agoYes it’s extremely important that people are aware of the benefits of beginning treatment early. Waiting for a positive test isn’t even strictly necessary. Apparently some people here find that to be disagreeable? I would love to hear their perspective and reasoning.
- 1shooner 5y ago>trying to start treatment This is contrary to the directions given by the healthcare system, which generally tells covid-positive patients to wait until they have trouble breathing to seek medical care. So they may be getting downvoted because they're essentially recommending cutting in line ahead of people that need more immediate care from strained ED / ICU infrastructure.
- criticaltinker 5y agoYou don’t need to go to the ED / ICU, just about any clinic will write you a prescription. In fact early ambulatory treatment is one of the best ways to avoid straining healthcare infrastructure. No cutting in line necessary.
- 1shooner 5y agoThat's great to hear, it's just not what GPs are telling their patients.