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Why Do I Feel Hot While Having Respiratory Tract Infection?
Question: I have been suck for a few days and i have a question regarding my fever. My symptoms are a fever, nasal congestion and a wheezing cough. My main concern is i have been feeling hot all day. Is it better to take a fever reducer or let it run its course? Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Taking Paracetamol will make you feel better
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
It's quite common to feel hot/ feverish while having respiratory tract infection. Taking Paracetamol tablet which is an antipyretic will definitely make you feel better.
Apart from it , I will advise you the following which will help with your other complaints
1. Warm saline gargling : To a glass of lukewarm water add two spoon of common table salt. Gargle throat with it thrice a day.
2 Steam inhalation : 15 to 20 minutes each session twice a day . Having a electronic steamer will be helpful. It will help by relieving nasal congestion and will humid the airway preventing any bronchospasm
3. Antihistamines like Cetrizine Will be helpful
In case you require any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
Taking Paracetamol will make you feel better
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
It's quite common to feel hot/ feverish while having respiratory tract infection. Taking Paracetamol tablet which is an antipyretic will definitely make you feel better.
Apart from it , I will advise you the following which will help with your other complaints
1. Warm saline gargling : To a glass of lukewarm water add two spoon of common table salt. Gargle throat with it thrice a day.
2 Steam inhalation : 15 to 20 minutes each session twice a day . Having a electronic steamer will be helpful. It will help by relieving nasal congestion and will humid the airway preventing any bronchospasm
3. Antihistamines like Cetrizine Will be helpful
In case you require any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
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