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Is Persistent Fever While Suffering From Nasal Congestion A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Thu, 20 Oct 2016
Question: hi

i am male 37 years old last two days from monday evening with nasal nose,sore throat , fever between 37.8c to 38.1c.
yesterday the temperature got down to 37.1c to 36.9 the throat ok but the nose still runningple

i am worried why the temperature don't go down to my normal 36.6c body temperature.

i suffer also from anxiety from illness.
what should i do should i have to worry how much it can take to normal temperature go down


thanks
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Answered by Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
May take 3-7 days

Detailed Answer:
Dear Patient,

with common respiaratory infections the temperature may be up for 3-7 days or sometimes longer. After 2 days there is no reason to worry, and no need to take any further actions for temperature to go down.

Best regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (25 minutes later)
so you mean it can up again
doctor
Answered by Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (3 days later)
Brief Answer:
yes it may, but uually not dangerous

Detailed Answer:
Dear patient

yes the fever may go up again temporarily. But usually a common repiratory infection will cure within a week anyhow,

bet regards
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff

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Is Persistent Fever While Suffering From Nasal Congestion A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: May take 3-7 days Detailed Answer: Dear Patient, with common respiaratory infections the temperature may be up for 3-7 days or sometimes longer. After 2 days there is no reason to worry, and no need to take any further actions for temperature to go down. Best regards