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COVID-19 Info

El Paso ER is able to provide a thorough assessment to determine if your symptoms are due to COVID-19 as well as recommend a treatment plan.

What are the symptoms of Covid-19?

  • Coughing

  • Sneezing

  • Fevers (> 100.4 F)

  • Sore Throat

  • Headaches

  • Fatigue

  • Muscle Aches

  • Shortness of Breath

  • Chest Pain

Testing

PCR Testing is available at El Paso ER.  Resutls are available within a hour.  PCR Testing is very accurate at picking up COVID-19 even in the absence of symptoms.

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At home tests are useful if you have very mild symptoms or are not at risk of severe infection.  If you're unsure, just give us a call and we can walk you through the process.

Treatment

There are two oral medications approved for outpatient treatment of COVID-19.  Both are extremelty effective if taken within 5 days of symptom onset.  The earlier the medications are started, the more effective they tend to be.  

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Please call us or visit to see if you are a candidate for one of these treatments.  This will depend on your medical history, age, pregnancy status and severity of infection.

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