A member asked:

Whenever i catch a cold, in most cases, it ends up with a throat infection, which worsens over time, resulting in fever sometimes. please help.

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

URI: Uri=upper respiratory infection. Most are caused by viruses which don't respond to antibiotics. In other words, you need to let them run their course. Recent study concluded that cough illnesses last 18d on average! fever is not an indication for antibiotics. Check out http://www.Mdcalc.Com/modified-centor-score-for-strep-pharyngitis/ for one way to determine if need more testing or antibiotics.

Answered 9/29/2016

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