Write an article based on this "Call your doctor if you suspect you have COVID-19. Undergo a lab test for COVID-19 if your doctor recommends it. Get emergency medical treatment if you have difficulty breathing."
Tell your doctor that you're having symptoms and ask if you need to come in for an exam. Your doctor may recommend you stay home and rest. However, they could ask you to come in for lab testing to confirm a possible COVID-19 infection. Follow your doctor's instructions so you can recover and are less likely to spread the infection. Keep in mind that there's no medication for COVID-19, so your doctor can't prescribe you a treatment. Your doctor may do a nasal swab of your mucus or a blood test to check for an infection. This will help them rule out other infections and possibly confirm COVID-19. Allow the doctor to take a nasal swab or blood draw so they can make a proper diagnosis. Getting a nasal swab or blood draw shouldn't hurt, but you may experience some discomfort. A serious COVID-19 infection can cause complications such as pneumonia. If you're having trouble breathing, go to your doctor, an urgent care center, or an emergency room immediately. If you're alone, call for help so you arrive safely. Breathing problems could be a sign that you're having complications, and your doctor can help you get the help you need to recover.