Respiratory Problems, Age 12 And Older: Check Your Symptoms
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When to See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:Do you have respiratory symptoms and a headache or body aches but you do not have a fever?
See significance of headache and body aches if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
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Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
- Yes
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Do you have mental changes, such as mild confusion or decreased alertness (lethargy)?
Do you have a severe headache that started gradually and differs from other headaches you have had in the past?
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Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
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Do you have severe generalized body aches?
Do you have symptoms of influenza and concern about complications of the flu?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
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| Last updated: | March 06, 2006 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Editors: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC, Tracy Landauer |
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