COVID-19 symptoms vary from person to person and may appear 2 to 14 days after infection with the virus. Some people have few to no symptoms, while others may develop more serious symptoms that require medical attention.
Most Common COVID Symptoms
- Body aches
- Chills
- Diarrhea
- Dry cough
- Fever
- Headache
- Loss of smell and taste
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Runny nose or congestion
- Sore throat
- Tiredness
- Trouble breathing
Let your doctor know if your symptoms get worse over a short period of time.
Severe COVID Symptoms
Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room if you or someone you care for develop any of the following serious symptoms:
- Confusion
- Extreme tiredness, with difficulty staying awake
- High fever
- Pain or pressure in your chest that does not go away
- Pale, blue or gray tone to fingernails, lips or skin
- Severe cough
- Shortness of breath
If you are at high-risk for developing severe COVID-19, our team has been involved in the latest clinical trials and offers innovative treatments, including monoclonal antibody infusion.
To see if you qualify for antibody infusion treatment, request an appointment with a pulmonologist today or call 800-TEMPLE-MED (800-836-7536).
Long-Haul Symptoms
Many people recovering from COVID have experienced "long-haul" symptoms weeks or months after their illness. Those ongoing symptoms can include:
- Chronic cough that lasts for weeks or months
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Tightness in your chest or chest congestion
- Worsening of lung conditions such as pulmonary fibrosis or COPD
Our Post-COVID Recovery Clinic team can help you better manage your “long-haul” symptoms and may improve your ability to fully recover. Call 800-TEMPLE-MED (800-836-7536) or request an appointment today.
