Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: came into this thread looking for the same thing. I had a slight tightness in my chest/throat without pain. intermittent chills, feeling feverish (but i dont think i actually have a fever), and no coughing.i have no difficulty breathing persay, but taking a deep breath requires more effort than it used to. I dont know if this qualifies as a "shortness of breath" because the definition is so vague.. is it considered having "difficulty breathing" even if you're not gasping for air?I've had no known contact with anyone with COVID19, been indoors since last Friday. But I live in NYC so I'd say my risk of having already caught it is pretty damn high.. ### Response: The feeling you are looking for is if you cannot catch your breath.We'll use this as the new COVID-19 question thread.We can't answer every question, especially those about whether you might or do have a case yourself. For general questions that we might be able to answer and that aren't explained in government and international websites, ask here. If you're asking a lot about your or loved ones' individual risk, look at the resources from reputable sources, like the sites linked in the original post here. We don't know better than the information provided, and we can't provide individual consultation to everyone.What is my risk?We can't answer that. The data available aren't thorough and granular enough, and we don't have full information, and that can't be calculated accurately even for the best-characterized diseases. All that we can say is repetition of the guidelines from the CDC and WHO websites, or other major organizations. Some comorbidities increase your risk. We can't say anything more individualized than that.What should I do [especially with individual risk factors]?There are no secret super-precautions to take. The recommendations are the same for everyone: wash your hands, don't touch your face, practice social distancing. It's more important for you, personally, if you have higher risk, but it's good advice for everyone. It reduces your risk of getting COVID-19, and it reduces your risk of spreading COVID-19 to someone who is higher risk than you.Previous megathreads:.