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How Long Does Recovery From Viral Fever Take?
Posted on
Fri, 24 Mar 2017
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Fri, 24 Mar 2017
Answered on
Mon, 17 Apr 2017
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Question : How long will a Viral fever (also slight cough and cold) last for an adult - temperature in the 101 range and reduces when taking Tylenol 500 mg.
Brief Answer:
Around 5-7 days
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Viral fever with respiratory symptoms usually last 5-7 days but it may be prolonged up to 2 weeks in rare cases in people who are immunocoompromised, elderly or in those with other comorbidities. You should drink plenty of fluids, take vitamin C, rest and continue with Tylenol (as you're currently taking) to reduce fever if higher than 101.
Feel free to ask further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Around 5-7 days
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Viral fever with respiratory symptoms usually last 5-7 days but it may be prolonged up to 2 weeks in rare cases in people who are immunocoompromised, elderly or in those with other comorbidities. You should drink plenty of fluids, take vitamin C, rest and continue with Tylenol (as you're currently taking) to reduce fever if higher than 101.
Feel free to ask further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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