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High Fever And Cough In Adults
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Can pneumonia in non smoking adults cause persistent low grade fever with black phlegm for 4 days and later became yellow?y?
Yes see a doctor: Yes it can see a doctor I am concern about the black phlegm go and see a doctor you need proper evaluation by a physician good luck. ...Read more
Cough (Definition)
The cough reflex is a protective mechanism that uses muscles in your throat and chest to expel mucous and saliva that may contain pathogens that would otherwise possibly be inhaled via aerosol or to expel pathogens infecting the throat and respiratory system. Cough benefits the host by reducing load and benefits the pathogen which may then spread via aerosol. ...Read more
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Diarrhea, sore throat, congestion, cough, high fever which is now a low grade fever with sweating, headache. Flu or upper respitory tract infection?
The flu?: The symptoms you report sound consistent with a viral illness such as influenza. You can consider ibuprofen or acetaminophen for fever or pain and expect symptoms to resolve in a week or two. Consult your physician. ...Read more
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Could high fever and vomiting cause high blood sugar in non diabetic children?
Stress response: During any illness a kid may have a stress response that includes the inflow of stress hormones into the blood. Epinephrine & cortisol both tend to elevate blood sugars during the stress period. Any elevation would revert to normal after the stress has subsided. ...Read more
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About body temperature (fever). Are adult fevers lower than children's fevers for the same illnesses?
Fever: There may be some truth to it. However any fever higher than 101.3 f is considered significant to be evaluated. ...Read more
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Can asthma symptoms and allergies produce a low grade fever together?My son has been complaining of chest discomfort even after using his inhaler.
Virus vs. allergy: Initially, both viruses and allergies can produce similar symptoms such as clear runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, slight cough, etc. However, fever is generally caused by infection and should not be attributed to allergies, asthma or teething. ...Read more
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I'm wondering why are childhood cases of whooping cough (pertussis) in children on the rise?
Deadly choice : Cases of whooping cough (pertussis) have increased in the us from ~2500 in the mid 90s to over 15000 per year due to increases in unvaccinated infants and children.This is primarily due to the public's mistrust of vaccines after some fraudulent research suggesting linkage to autism. Various celebrities have promoted this fiction.As a result more than 30 babies die/yr from whooping cough. ...Read more
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Atypical fever in Adult Onset Stills Disease? Several symptoms line up, including blotchy salmon rash, fatigue, sore muscles, some joint pain.. Etc. Except the fevers are generally every couple weeks and usually low grade instead of daily spiking.
Need more info : What is the question. Can you be more specific ...Read more
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Low grade fever 3 nights in 9 yr old with nasal congestion and sore throat. Does that warrant a dr visit?
Not quite yet: Your 9 year old is likely in the middle of a viral infection. If the fever is low grade, just hydrate well, treat the discomfort with advil (ibuprofen) and if it does not abate in 2-3 more days or worsens, see your doctor. Good luck! ...Read more
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Are high fevers (103.5) part of hand foot mouth disease in adults? No congestion; chills and throat. I can't get to a doc, but kid was just dx'd.
Coxsackie virus: Any virus can evoke high fevers, if you want to know whats ailing you there are respiratory viral panel tests that can narrow the field.Take yourself to an urgent care center or ER to find out, may be a different cause ...Read more
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What is considered to be a low grade fever ( degrees celcius)in adults and in children ?
low grade fever: The normal body temperature is 37 degrees centigrade. Anything above 37 .5 degrees centigrade is consider a low grade temperature. ...Read more
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Can a high fever cause a rash in adults?
Yes: A fever can precipitate a rash; it may be the pathogen causing the reactive fever, and also the direct cause of the rash. In either case an md vist is warranted. ...Read more
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High fever, runny nose, sore throat and cough. Unable to sweat while fever is present. Fever is manageable through ibuprofen. Once breaks profuse swea?
Viral URI: likely Viral URI Its not uncommon to have sweats as the fever "breaks" ...Read more
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What is high fever in children considered?
Fever- see doc?: When to see a doctor when your child has a fever? Depends on the age and how the child is doing: http://www.parenting.com/health-guide/fever/when-call-doctor ...Read more
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Our 5 year old has a fever and headache and body aches. Can this be flu or do all flus include cold symptoms?
Too early for flu: If this is been going on for more than 24 hours and he is not taking good fluids, he should be seen right away. How bad is his headache? If he is vomiting because of a headache or has any problems with his vision or a rash or if he's not making sense, please take them to the emergency room right away ...Read more
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I'm snowed in and in the 4th day of an extreme sore throat, cough and possible fever. Swallowing is very painful, and the cough is constant tickle?
HealthTap Prime...: If you connect with one of the HealthTap physicians in your area, you can discuss this in some detail over HealthTap Prime or through the Concierge service. A severe sore throat with trouble swallowing and fever should have abscess of tonsils or strep throat ruled out. Abscess tends to be pain and swelling more on one side. Antibiotics may be needed in your case, but this could also be viral. ...Read more
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2 yr old has a cold accompanied by cough and wheezing. Eating and playing normally. Is the wheezing normal?
Common issue: Many lower respiratory tract infections will trigger wheezing in infants and toddlers. This can vary from minor to so prominent the kid has air hunger and refuses to eat or drink. The tendency tends to decline as the kid grows and diminishes considerably after the age of 5. The older/larger the kid is the more resistant the airways are to this process. ...Read more
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If I have severe strep throat with extremely high fever, can it weaken the immunity in urethra?
Here are some...: The internal humoral immunity is a systemic matter, never just localized; its strength reflects personal health state resulting from genetic factors & lifestyle over time. Manifesting extremely high fever means your body is at its hard fight against invading agents to defend you. If having specific issues about urination or possible UTI, to http://www.formefirst.com/onBPH-LUTS-VoidingTrouble.html. ...Read more
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Causes for high WBC in adults?
Infection, Leukemia: High white blood cell counts are most typically seen in infectious diseases, but may also be the cardinal sign of leukemia. Ask your doctor if you have this. ...Read more
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Is nebulization with ventolin during streptococcal tonsillitis and cough helflul in children around 4 for avoiding further chest complications?
Wouldn't: I wouldn't do this unless the kid had a tendency to wheeze with upper respiratory infections. ...Read more
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5-year old with a low grade fever between 101 and 102 for 2 days. Cough. Healthy appetite. No complaints in terms of throat, etc. Should we continue to treat with Children's Tylenol (acetaminophen) or see Doctor?
Give another day : Most likely the child has an upper respiratory viral infection, which resolved in 5-7 days with symptomatic treatment only like Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin. If fevers persists beyond a week, child should be examined for any secondary bacterial infection which generally needs antibiotics. ...Read more
High Fever (Definition)
High fever is a symptom in which a person's internal body temperature is quite high, usually above 102 degrees. Influenza (the flu), other infections, or serious inflammation are some conditions that ...Read more
Cough And Fever (Definition)
A cough is the forceful exhalation to clear breathing passages it may be an indication of illness or normal depending upon the source. Fever is just the descriptor of ...Read more
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