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I have flu like symptoms for 1.5 days now stffy nose coughing, fatigue etc.1 hour ago i felt a bit cold so i mesured my temp and it came out to around 37.5c 15m later i feel worse its 38.3c 15m later around 39c. its rapidly changing. head hurts too?

Q: i have flu like symptoms for 1.5 days now stffy nose coughing, fatigue etc.1 hour ago i felt a bit cold so i mesured my temp and it came out to around 37.5c 15m later i feel worse its 38.3c 15m later around 39c. its rapidly changing. head hurts too?

: Temp of 39C is not unusual in viral infection. You can take Acetaminophen 650 mg or Ibuprofen 400 mg every 6 hours as needed for high temp and headache. Or you can use any OTC product which contain antipyretic, decongestant and cough suppressant.

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Temp of 39C is not unusual in viral infection. You can take Acetaminophen 650 mg or Ibuprofen 400 mg every 6 hours as needed for high temp and headache. Or you can use any OTC product which contain antipyretic, decongestant and cough suppressant.

Answered 6/25/2021

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A member asked:

I have flu like symptoms for 1.5 days now stffy nose coughing, fatigue etc.1 hour ago i felt a bit cold so i mesured my temp and it came out to around 37.5c 15m later i feel worse its 38.3c 15m later around 39c. its rapidly changing. head hurts too?

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