If you or a loved one have symptoms due to COVID infection, it's important to know when to seek medical advice. The following video and table will help you know what action to take and when to seek help.
When to seek medical advice
VIDEO
(Source: Health Navigator NZ, January 2022)
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Call 111 if you:
have severe trouble breathing or severe chest pain
are very confused or not thinking clearly
feel faint or pass out (lose consciousness).
Call your healthcare team if:
you have new or more trouble breathing
your symptoms are getting worse
you start getting better and then get worse
you have symptoms of severe dehydration such as:
having a very dry mouth
passing only a little urine (pee)
feeling very light-headed.
You may experience very mild or no symptoms.
It is important to stay hydrated – drink plenty of fluids.
Keep monitoring your symptoms so you notice any changes.
It is important to avoid running, strenuous exercise and high impact activities until you are totally well.
References
Steam inhalation and paediatric burns during the COVID-19 pandemic The Lancet, May 2020