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Can a cold cause a fever in an adult?have cold symptoms & temp of 99.5 using ear thermometer. just took some cold meds.i'm scared! sorry i'm a worrier
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It usily does : Cold or an upper respiratory infection are caused by viruses and frequently cause quite a few symptoms, including fever which can range from mild to very high. The good news is that the cold is a self limiting disease lasting no more than 7-10 days, for which OTC meds usually suffice.
Answered 3/21/2016
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