Rohan Mehra Rohan Mehra Asked 4 months ago

Can u get a fever from allergies?

My allergies have been acting up really bad this season, and yesterday I also developed a low-grade fever. I'm wondering if the fever could be related to my allergies, or if it's something else entirely. It's making me feel quite drained.

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Sneha Kulkarni Sneha Kulkarni Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago
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Oh god, I always worry about this too! Every time my dust allergy starts, I keep checking my temperature every hour. Actually, allergies usually don't cause a real fever, but they make your body feel so hot and exhausted that it feels like a fever. If you actually have a high temperature, it might be a viral infection on top of the allergy, so please keep an eye on it.

Alok Srivastava Alok Srivastava Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Normally seasonal allergies like hay fever don't raise your body temperature. If you have a mild body ache, just take proper rest and try doing steam inhalation twice a day to clear your nasal passage. That works wonders without having to run to the clinic for every small sneeze.

Subhash Chandra Subhash Chandra Joined May 2026 4 months ago

As someone managing diabetes, I have to be very careful because any infection can fluctuate my blood sugar levels. Allergies usually don't cause a fever, but if there is a fever, it might be a bacterial or viral issue. Keep checking your sugar levels and consult your doctor for proper medication.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Allergy se sardi-khansi ho sakti hai beta, par bukhar nahi aata. Agar sach me garm lag raha hai toh thoda aaram karo aur haldi wala doodh piyo. Agar bukhar tez ho toh doctor babu ko dikha lena, ghar pe mat baithe rehna.

Baldev Singh Baldev Singh Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

A simple allergy won't give you a proper fever, my friend. It might make your head heavy or give you a slight warm feeling due to congestion. If you have a high fever, it is likely a cold or flu. Keep taking warm water, stay away from dust, and if the fever persists for more than two days, go see your doctor.

Vikram Jeet Vikram Jeet Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Please be careful with this. I once ignored what I thought was just a 'dust allergy' with a mild fever, and it turned into a severe sinus infection that took weeks to clear up. If your temperature is actually rising, don't just take anti-allergy pills, get a doctor to check your throat and lungs.

Joseph D'Souza Joseph D'Souza Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I have dealt with sinus and allergic rhinitis for forty years now. It can make you feel extremely warm and exhausted, but a clinical fever is rarely because of the allergy itself. Don't worry too much, just keep your room dust-free and take some steam. It will pass.

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Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I can only share what happens to me every monsoon. When my pollen allergy flares up, my nose gets blocked and I feel super tired, but my thermometer never shows a real fever. I usually just stick to taking steam and resting.

Abhishek Joshi Abhishek Joshi Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Bro, honestly, my dust allergy just gives me endless sneezes and watery eyes, never a fever. If u actually have a fever, you probably caught a viral bug from college or something. Just sleep it off, drink tons of water, and miss a few classes if you need to!

Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I completely understand how frustrating it is when you feel miserable and hot, and you're not sure if it's just an allergy or something worse. It's totally okay to feel anxious about it. Usually, a true fever means an infection is active, so try to rest and don't hesitate to check in with a doctor if you feel very unwell.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Strictly speaking, allergies don't cause a fever. It might just be your immune system working overtime, which saps your energy. Make sure you are eating clean, staying hydrated, and maybe skip the heavy gym session for a couple of days until your body feels back to 100%.

Neha Dhupia Neha Dhupia Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Allergies generally don't cause a fever, though they make you feel drained. Try doing some light stretching or a peaceful, slow walk outdoors if you aren't allergic to the pollen outside. Keeping your body moving gently helps with blood circulation, but listen to your doctor if you actually have an active infection.

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