Sanjay Rao Sanjay Rao Asked 9 months ago

Can allergies cause low grade fever?

My son gets a low-grade fever whenever his allergies flare up badly, especially after playing outside. We usually attribute it to his allergies, but I wanted to confirm if this is common.

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Ramesh Prasad Ramesh Prasad Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Humare yahan toh jab thoda bukhar aur chhink aati hai, hum thoda aaram karte hain aur garm paani pite hain. Lekin bukhar aana matlab sharir thoda thak gaya hai, aap kisi daktar babu ko dikha lijiye.

Kavitha Nair Kavitha Nair Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

My family physician explained that allergic rhinitis itself does not cause fever. However, allergies can cause sinus congestion, which can easily lead to a secondary bacterial sinus infection that causes a low-grade fever. It is best to have a doctor check your sinuses.

Amit Sen Amit Sen Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Do not trust random articles claiming allergies cause low-grade fever. A fever always indicates your immune system is responding to an infection, so please verify this with a qualified doctor instead of ignoring it.

Devendra Joshi Devendra Joshi Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

When our respiratory tract is inflamed from dust or pollen, the body can feel slightly warm. Doing mild breathing exercises like Nadi Shodhana can help soothe your system, but do consult a doctor if the fever persists.

Suresh Gowda Suresh Gowda Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Before you spend thousands on expensive allergy tests or emergency consultations, just visit a local government clinic or family doctor for a basic checkup. A low-grade fever is usually just a common cold, which is cheap and easy to treat.

Riya Kapoor Riya Kapoor Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

I was researching this because my friend had a similar issue. Most medical resources say 'hay fever' is just a name and doesn't actually cause a low-grade fever. It is usually a sign of a mild viral infection instead.

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Ananya Nair Ananya Nair Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I am feeling a little warm and sneezing constantly, so I was worried. Can a low-grade fever also happen if I have been out in the dust for too long? Please let me know.

Sanjay Bhatia Sanjay Bhatia Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

At my age, even walking up the stairs makes me feel warm! Jokes apart, allergies usually don't bring a fever, so you might have caught a mild viral bug. Just get some rest and consult a doctor if it doesn't settle.

Suman Lata Suman Lata Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Do not let anxiety take over your mind, beta. A mild warmth in the body is just its way of asking for some rest. Take care of yourself, stay positive, and consult a doctor if you feel very unwell.

Vikas Sharma Vikas Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan yaar, allergies se fever toh nahi hota, par jab naak band ho jati hai toh body thodi garm lagti hai na. Mere hisab se yeh simple cold ho sakta hai, toh doctor ko dikhana hi sahi rahega.

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