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Does a persons blood pressure rise when i with a common cold ?, have to wear 24 hour machine,suspected hypertension. will readings be affected if ill?
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Depends: Depends on what or if you are taking OTC cold meds that contain phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine which can increase your BP. If you are in pain as in having a bad headache or severe sore throat with your cold this could also theoretically increase your BP. Tell your doc if these things occurred while you were sick when he/she evaluates your 24-hr BP monitoring. Feel Better!
Answered 1/5/2015
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