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
Get urgent or emergency help for:
Severe or rapidly worsening trouble breathing
Blue, grey, or unusually pale lips or skin
Confusion, fainting, a seizure, or new weakness
A severe persistent headache with neck stiffness or repeated vomiting
Severe chest pain, especially with breathing difficulty
Routine monitoring is different from emergency care and helps confirm that recovery is continuing.
And for anyone, someone who:
has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
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 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
Seek prompt medical advice if symptoms are worsening, you cough up blood, you are losing weight without trying, or you develop a new painful skin lesion, swollen joint, or focused bone pain.
Contact a clinician promptly for compatible symptoms if you are pregnant or have a weakened immune system.
And for anyone, someone who:
has a fever with a stiff neck, a rash that does not fade under pressure, or severe headache
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Arrange a routine medical appointment if you develop a persistent cough, fever, chest discomfort, rash, or unusual tiredness after living in or travelling to an area where Valley fever occurs.
It is also reasonable to seek review if a presumed respiratory infection is not improving as expected.
Keep planned follow-up appointments even if you feel better.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Valley fever. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.