Pooja Singh Pooja Singh Asked 5 months ago

Can seasonal allergies give you a fever?

Every allergy season, I feel run down and a bit warm, but this time my temperature actually went up to 100 degrees F. My mother-in-law insists it's just the allergies. Can seasonal allergies really cause a low-grade fever?

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Ramanathan Iyer Ramanathan Iyer Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago
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My body loves to find new reasons to feel tired, but seasonal allergies giving me a fever is not one of them. Despite being called 'hay fever', allergies don't actually raise your body temperature. If you have a fever, you've probably caught a cold or a virus, so go see a doc.

Vikram Sen Vikram Sen Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I track my body temperature and allergies on my smartwatch. Seasonal allergies trigger histamine, which doesn't cause a fever, whereas viruses trigger a thermal response. If you have a fever, it's a cold or flu, so a doctor's checkup is recommended.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Let's be clear: allergies do not cause a fever. If you are running a temperature, it's a sign of an infection, not pollen. Stop guessing and get a proper diagnosis from a physician.

Sunita Das Sunita Das Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I am sorry you are feeling unwell. Typical seasonal allergies do not cause a fever, so it might be a viral infection instead. Please take plenty of rest and consult a doctor if your temperature continues to rise.

Anjali Gupta Anjali Gupta Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

No, seasonal allergies won't give you a fever! 🌸 Even though it's called 'hay fever', a real temperature means your body is fighting off a tiny virus. Rest up, drink some warm soup, and consult a doctor if you feel worse! 😊

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Mahesh Bhatt Mahesh Bhatt Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I once sat at home thinking my fever was just a seasonal allergy reaction, and it turned out to be a severe sinus infection. Please don't make the same mistake. If you have a fever, get a doctor to check you properly.

Pooja Chawla Pooja Chawla Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much! Allergies themselves don't cause a fever, so it's probably just a mild seasonal cold. Get some good rest, drink warm water, and definitely go see a doctor if the fever stays.

Suresh Rao Suresh Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

No need to spend money on expensive allergy panels if you have a fever. A simple consultation with a general physician is much cheaper and more practical, as a fever usually means a viral infection. Plan your clinic visit and get simple remedies.

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