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Have the flu with fever. fever comes and goes (past 2 days) is it best to ride out the fever or treat it with medicine? will i remain sick longer if i bring my fever down?
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Fever is natural response of immune system to various infections. If fever is not over 101F( 38 C) it is no necessary take medication to lower it . Keep well hydrated, rest . It takes it course to recovery. If you really unwell ( short of breath, …) contact your doctor.
Answered 10/24/2022
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Get tested for COVID and flu as there are good meds for either.
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