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My husband has cold like symptoms and a fever of 100. he took ibuprofen but it hasnt broken the fever. should i be worried???
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No, fever is OK: Fever is the body's response to infection or inflammation, and in itself, is not harmful. Cold like symptoms suggest a respiratory illness, often viral, and some viruses often cause fevers in adults, such as influenza or adenovirus. If there is an underlying health problem, sore throat, shortness of breath, or ear pain, evaluation is recommended, or if fever lasts more than 2-3 day.
Answered 12/10/2018
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