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Suggest Remedy For Fever When Diagnosed With Pneumonia
Posted on
Sun, 1 Feb 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sun, 1 Feb 2015
Answered on
Mon, 2 Mar 2015
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Brief Answer:
Try paracetamol and cold sponging of whole body.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
You have tried a good antibiotic levofloxacin since last 3 days but still fever is persisting . This must be of concern. 104°F is a high temperature. You may try antipyretic like paracetamol and cold sponging of whole body. If this reduces fever then fine or else must visit emergency department urgently.
They may order lung secretion based test for sensitivity based antibiotic prescription like sputum culture and sensitivity.
Best wishes
Try paracetamol and cold sponging of whole body.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
You have tried a good antibiotic levofloxacin since last 3 days but still fever is persisting . This must be of concern. 104°F is a high temperature. You may try antipyretic like paracetamol and cold sponging of whole body. If this reduces fever then fine or else must visit emergency department urgently.
They may order lung secretion based test for sensitivity based antibiotic prescription like sputum culture and sensitivity.
Best wishes
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