Ravi Kumar Ravi Kumar Asked 5 months ago

Can post nasal drip cause fever?

I've had post-nasal drip for a while now, and sometimes I feel like I have a low-grade fever, even without a cough or cold. My wife thinks it's all in my head. Can post nasal drip cause a fever, or is it usually not related?

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Aditya Verma Aditya Verma Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago
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Post nasal drip itself is just mucus draining, which doesn't cause a fever. However, if the underlying cause is an active viral or sinus infection, you can definitely run a temperature. I usually stick to light walking if my fever is gone, but rest is key.

Arjun Das Arjun Das Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Drip alone won't give u a fever, but if u have a bad sinus infection or a cold, that will definitely cause one. If your temperature is high, pls take some rest, drink warm water, and see a doctor instead of ignoring it.

Suresh Trivedi Suresh Trivedi Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

My son gets this post nasal drip every winter, but we only see a fever when it turns into a throat or sinus infection. We keep him hydrated, give warm steam inhalation, but always consult his pediatrician if his temperature crosses 100 degrees.

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Ritu Saxena Ritu Saxena Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I once thought my fever and drip were just a mild seasonal allergy, but it turned out to be a severe sinus infection that required antibiotics. If you have a high fever, severe headache, or facial pain, please don't wait and see a doctor immediately.

Aisha Khan Aisha Khan Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, dealing with a constant throat drip and a fever at the same time is so exhausting. The drip itself doesn't cause the fever, but the infection behind it does. Please take some steam, drink warm soups, and rest well.

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Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Post nasal drip is a symptom, not the root illness. If you have a fever, it means your body is fighting off an infection like flu or sinusitis. It is always safest to get evaluated by a physician to get the right treatment.

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