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How do you break a fever when you sick? should i take anything for my fever if i already took advil (ibuprofen) cold and sinus.

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Dr. Andrew Oswari answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Fevers can help: Fever is the body's way of fighting an infection. If you can tolerate the fever it may be good to let it burn. A rapid raise of temperature is not safe however.

Answered 10/4/2016

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