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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Fever And Stuffy Nose

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Question : I've had a fever for 3 days ( high of 101.9) with chest congestion and mildly stuffy nose. I'm taking ibuprofen for fever and mucinexDM. How often can I take the NSAID - I don't seem to be able to get the fever below 99.9? How much should I take?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Take tylenol....1000mg every 6-8hours!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for contacting us at healthcare magic.

I have reviewed your information fully and this seems suggestive of an upper respiratory tract infection. Treatment consists in managing fever, eating healthy and exercising to help with recovery.

I prefer Tylenol for fever than Ibuprofen. I will suggest that you switch to Tylenol 1000mg every 6-8hours. This will control the fever and spares you of the consequences of stomach pain.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Fever And Stuffy Nose

Brief Answer: Take tylenol....1000mg every 6-8hours! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for contacting us at healthcare magic. I have reviewed your information fully and this seems suggestive of an upper respiratory tract infection. Treatment consists in managing fever, eating healthy and exercising to help with recovery. I prefer Tylenol for fever than Ibuprofen. I will suggest that you switch to Tylenol 1000mg every 6-8hours. This will control the fever and spares you of the consequences of stomach pain. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.