By Dani Blum For many, Covid is increasingly regarded like the common cold. A scratchy throat and canceled plans bring a bewildering new critique from friends: You shouldn’t have tested.
and a swollen and scratchy throat/tonsils. Strep throat often has white patches on the back of the throat (although other conditions can as well), tiny red spots on the roof of the mouth, headache, ...
Severe throat pain and white patches could indicate an infection like strep throat. Note that any difficulty with breathing is a medical emergency. Both COVID-19 and allergies can cause dry coughs.
The CDC estimates that six in ten adults in the United States currently live with a chronic disease such as cancer, heart disease, or diabetes. Chronic diseases are among the leading causes of ...