Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Seek emergency help for:
A seizure
New confusion, collapse, or difficulty waking
Severe or rapidly worsening breathing difficulty
Sudden weakness, loss of speech, or major vision loss
A severe headache with repeated vomiting or reduced alertness
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Arrange prompt medical assessment for a new persistent headache, fever, cough, shortness of breath, or unexplained skin lesions if you have advanced HIV, a transplant, or substantial immune suppression.
If you are being treated for cryptococcosis, contact your care team promptly if symptoms return or worsen.
Report increasing headache, repeated vomiting, new visual or hearing changes, worsening cough, reduced urine output, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or difficulty taking prescribed medicine.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Continue routine follow-up even when you feel better.
It is needed to monitor treatment effects, immune recovery, and recurrence.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Cryptococcosis. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.