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Fever and cough since 2 days
My brother has been having fever since 2 days, and has bad cough. We have given him nicip cold and flu but it has no effect on fever. He is able to eat food and sleep without coughing as well. But no change in fever. It has been consist at 100.4 - 100.6.
Please suggest.
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Hello ,
I do understand your query.
We need to rule out a pneumonia .
Hence ,get a chest x ray and a covid 19 RAT ,test do e for your brother .
For further queries contact online.
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Persistent fever has many causes. You should get your blood tests done
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Fever with bad cough suggests a respiratory tract infection. Does he experience chills or so? Could u please mention his age?
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Does he have cough with sputum or without it? A higher dose of Paracetamol needs to be given
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Keep giving him warm water for drinking n steam inhalation is a must, 3-4 times a day
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