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How Can Low Grade Fever And Chronic Cough Be Treated??
My doctor gave me z pack to treat an upper respiratory infection. I have not taken it yet because I am not convinced it is bacterial. I have terrible trouble with antibiotics so I dont take them unless it is a last resort. Well today is day five of low grade fever, and major coughing fits. The sputum is clear but the coughing is relentless. Should I start the drug and deal with the consequences or wait it out a few more days. Chest extra was clear, not the flu. Thank you
Fri, 3 Aug 2018
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Viral infection related fever is usually self limited and resolve within 3 days. Since you had fever for five days, it is probably of bacterial origin and requires an antibiotic.
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Viral infection related fever is usually self limited and resolve within 3 days. Since you had fever for five days, it is probably of bacterial origin and requires an antibiotic.
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