Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Breathing Difficulty And Increased Body Temperature After Taking Medication?
hi I ve been experience fever around 38.5 celsius to 38 degree celsius, everytime after i take some medicine, it cools down and few hours later it occurs it again, I have been also experience breathing problems on my chest, i don t have asthma or anything, the doctors said i have influenza but it s been around 5 days now, i don t know what i have. Please help.
posted on
Thu, 9 Apr 2015
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sun, 30 Jul 2023
Answered on
Wed, 2 Aug 2023
Last reviewed on
Hello,
I agree with your doctor as I also feel this a case of influenza. It takes around 2 weeks to recover properly from this. Hence, I would advise you to keep taking paracetamol for fever, rest well, stay hydrated and nebulize twice day for clear airways. Also, keep a pulse oximeter with you so can keep checking your oxygen saturation and if it falls below 90 you should visit your doctor immediately. Once you get better i would also suggest you to get influenza shots.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Hiba Tehrim, General & Family Physician
I agree with your doctor as I also feel this a case of influenza. It takes around 2 weeks to recover properly from this. Hence, I would advise you to keep taking paracetamol for fever, rest well, stay hydrated and nebulize twice day for clear airways. Also, keep a pulse oximeter with you so can keep checking your oxygen saturation and if it falls below 90 you should visit your doctor immediately. Once you get better i would also suggest you to get influenza shots.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Hiba Tehrim, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Hi,
It seems like you are having allergic reaction to this medicine, you have to discontinue it, if having breathing problem you should immediately visit nearby health facility. They will give you anti-allergic or steroids if needed.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Fahum Akhter, General & Family Physician
It seems like you are having allergic reaction to this medicine, you have to discontinue it, if having breathing problem you should immediately visit nearby health facility. They will give you anti-allergic or steroids if needed.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Fahum Akhter, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....