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Low grade fever
I am having fever ranging upto 99.1 from last 7 days. I had sore throat and cough which lasted for 4 days and now I only have fever and blocked nose.
Nearby doctor prescribed me
for 5 days, deflazacort, montair Ic and dolo.Antibiotics course is left for only 1 day. Please tell me if the fever is normal for more than 3 days in my scenario
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**Specialist Doctor's Response:**
**Re: Persistent Low-Grade Fever After Treatment**
Dear Patient,
I understand your concern about the persistent low-grade fever (99.1°F) lasting 7 days despite treatment. Let me analyze your situation:
**Clinical Assessment:**
1. Your symptoms (sore throat, cough, now fever and nasal blockage) suggest:
- Likely viral upper respiratory infection (common cold)
- Possible secondary bacterial infection (though less likely if improving)
2. Regarding your medications:
- Antibiotics (Augmentin): Complete the full 5-day course as prescribed
- Deflazacort (steroid): Should be tapered, not stopped abruptly
- Montair-LC (antiallergic): Can continue if helping nasal symptoms
- Dolo (Paracetamol): Safe for fever control as needed
**Recommendations:**
1. Immediate actions:
- Complete the antibiotic course (last dose)
- Begin tapering Deflazacort (don't stop suddenly)
- Continue nasal saline irrigation 2-3 times daily
2. Monitoring:
- Check temperature twice daily
- Watch for new symptoms: ear pain, sinus tenderness, shortness of breath
3. When to worry:
- If fever persists >100°F after completing antibiotics
- If symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear
- If fever continues beyond 10 days total duration
**Next Steps:**
1. If fever persists after completing treatment:
- Basic blood tests (CBC, ESR/CRP)
- Chest examination to rule out complications
- Possible need for chest X-ray if symptoms persist
2. For personalized evaluation and proper steroid tapering guidance, I recommend a consultation. You can reach me on WhatsApp at **Eight Zero Zero Nine Eight Two One Three Three Two** to schedule an appointment.
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Urti.
Stop deflazacort.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Kindly connect
Will help you.
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Betadin gargle before meals add 1 ml solution in hot to warm water gargle it.
Fluticazone furoate nasal spray two times. ZERODOLE SP Three times a day after food for three days.
Continue montek lc one at night for five days.
Cough type??
Dry
GIRILINCTUS
Wet
AMBRODIL S
5ml twice n 10ml at night. Finish antibiotics.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
kindly consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Get a fever profile test done
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