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Otherwise very healthy football player, low fever 2 days, 3rd day: 102.7. chills, sore throat, phlegm. ibuprofen and cold cloth now. what more 2help?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

See a doctor today: Sounds like this started as a common cold, but maybe now complicated by something more serious, maybe pneumonia. More ibuprofen won't help. That high a fever plus shaking chills always needs immediate medical care. Do it today. Good luck!

Answered 8/3/2015

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