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I have been having a fever along with chills and body aches. i also have had a persistent dry cough. this has been going on for two weeks. i do have asthma. is this chronic bronchitis or upper respiratory infection? no runny nose or any congestion.
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Hard to guess: Fever, chills, body aches, and cough together are called a flu-like illness. Many causes exist, mostly infectious, sometimes not. With mild symptoms, we call it a cold or upper respiratory infection. With moderate or severe symptoms, we call it the flu. Sometimes a two-week illness like this is one long illness; other times it's 2 consecutive illnesses. Doctor can examine and listen to the lungs.
Answered 9/30/2019
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Visit with PCP: There is a concern that you may have a lower respiratory tract infection from your description. Follow your asthma plan as outlined by your physician and you may need a chest radiograph and/or steroids. Additional management may be provided on follow up. In addition, healthtap offers virtual consultations and you can review your history in detail, labs may be ordered and imaging reviewed.
Answered 9/30/2019
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