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I'm 66. last 5 days cough/congestion, better now. but i now have fever (100-102) and feel run down. can lower fever with advil (ibuprofen). go to doc now or wait?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Fever: At your age if this persists another day without steady improvement and if the fever continues it would be strongly advisable to see a doctor and be evaluated. Hope this clears up quickly.

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Answered 4/9/2018

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A member asked:

I'm 66. last 5 days cough/congestion, better now. but i now have fever (100-102) and feel run down. can lower fever with advil (ibuprofen). go to doc now or wait?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Clay and 2 doctors agreed

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