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Q: How do I treat a Fever due to the Flu?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on June 3rd, 2006

i am down with fever and flu.. went to dostor and was prescribed flu pills and fever pills. currently coming to 2 days.. fever is flutuating between 37 and 39deg. does not seem to go down. flu is getting better. pls help.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on June 6th, 2006

Cold, Flu and Viral Infections Answer A1022

If the fever is due to a virus(es) that also cause the common cold, there is nothing to worry about. Fevers pass within a few days. Liquids, vitamin C, and antipyretics (aspirin, paracetamol) will help you to overcome the condition. Flu (influenza) becomes more dangerous, especially if you suffer from chronic heart or lung diseases. Therapy for the flu is the same as for a common cold... if there are no complications. The situation, however, becomes different if the fever is caused by a bacterial infection. Antibiotics, then, are necessary to control and rid the body of bacteria.

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