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What Causes Recurring Shivering, Running Nose And Head Cold?
Hello, I had a thick head cold. running nose, mucus dripping down behind nose and lots of phlegm then became shivery, the head cold is better, I have controlled the shivering with paracetomol, it goes away after about twenty minutes but then comes back??? Thanks - Anne
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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The return of the chills indicates that the fever is not completely resolving. You need to use the paracetamol at repeated intervals throughout the day.
In addition other temperature reducing methods should be employed such as: tepid sponging, use of cool clothing, avoiding hot fluids and meals, using cool liquids, fan therapy
There are over the counter medications that you can use for your cold such as: cough suppressants, mucolytic to help break up mucus, decongestants (oral or topical)
I hope this helps
The return of the chills indicates that the fever is not completely resolving. You need to use the paracetamol at repeated intervals throughout the day.
In addition other temperature reducing methods should be employed such as: tepid sponging, use of cool clothing, avoiding hot fluids and meals, using cool liquids, fan therapy
There are over the counter medications that you can use for your cold such as: cough suppressants, mucolytic to help break up mucus, decongestants (oral or topical)
I hope this helps
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