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What Causes Body Aches, Sore Throat And Fever?

i am experiencing body and joint aches, again. I have had a headache and ear pressure on the right hand side. no sore throat. fever came on very suddenly today at 102.4. neck hurts and I m coughing a lot. I ve had bronchitis twice over the last four months. I smoke. half a pack per day. my skin hurts to the touch also.
Mon, 12 Sep 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) and recurrent bronchitis are more.
You are active smoker. And smoking cause reduction in body defense especially respiratory tract.
So recurrent viral infection is common in smokers.
This viral infection causes URTI and bronchitis.
So better to quit smoking as soon as possible.
Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
Take antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs.
Avoid oily and spicy food.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Quit smoking as soon as possible.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Body Aches, Sore Throat And Fever?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) and recurrent bronchitis are more. You are active smoker. And smoking cause reduction in body defense especially respiratory tract. So recurrent viral infection is common in smokers. This viral infection causes URTI and bronchitis. So better to quit smoking as soon as possible. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. Take antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs. Avoid oily and spicy food. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Quit smoking as soon as possible. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.