Can asthma cause fever?

Question

My son, who has asthma, sometimes gets a low-grade fever after a bad attack or a period of wheezing. We usually assume it's a separate infection. Can asthma itself cause a fever, or should we always look for another reason?

Ramesh Kulkarni · Accepted Answer

Asthma on its own doesn't give you a fever, but a nasty lung or throat infection can trigger both at the same time. At my age, when both hit together, I just declare a holiday and stay in bed. Go see a doctor to treat the root cause.

Meera Sen · Answer

I've had asthma for fifteen years. A fever means your body is fighting an active infection like bronchitis or flu, which is also causing your asthma to flare up. My tip is to monitor your temperature and get an doctor's appointment immediately, as you might need antibiotics along with your inhaler.

Anitha Joseph · Answer

Asthma itself is an inflammatory condition, not an infectious one, so it doesn't cause fever. If you have a fever, it's highly likely a respiratory tract infection is the trigger. You should visit a clinic to get your chest examined.

Rohan Mehra · Answer

I panicked so much the first time I got a high fever along with wheezing, thinking my asthma was mutating or something! But the doctor reassured me it was just a standard viral cold that triggered my asthma. Don't worry, once the infection is treated, both will settle down.

Varun Mehta · Answer

My smart band showed my skin temperature shot up right before my wheezing started, indicating a fever from a viral bug. Since fever and asthma together mean an infection, it's best to track your symptoms and consult your doctor for targeted treatment.

Divya Rao · Answer

It is honestly so exhausting and emotionally draining when you are already struggling to breathe and then a fever hits you too. It feels like your body is completely giving up. Please don't suffer alone, let a doctor help you clear up the infection.

Amit Saxena · Answer

I barely slept last night because of the coughing, and now this fever is making me feel like a zombie. It is definitely an infection triggering the asthma. Do yourself a favor, skip the late-night searching and just see a doctor.

Mohan Joshi · Answer

Over the years, I've noticed my asthma gets worse whenever I catch a cold with a fever. The fever is always from the virus, not the asthma. Rest well, drink warm liquids, and let a qualified doctor prescribe the right course.

Sujata Roy · Answer

A fever usually points to an underlying infection, which can cause blood sugars to spike if you have diabetes, and also trigger asthma. You must be very careful with self-medication here. Please consult your physician for a proper prescription.

Jaspreet Singh · Answer

No, pure asthma doesn't cause a fever. If you have a temperature, it usually means there is a viral or bacterial infection triggering your asthma, so please consult a physician.

Can asthma cause fever?

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Consult a pulmonologist

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