Does the common cold come with a fever?

Question

My son has a cold right now, with a runny nose and a cough, but he also has a slight fever. I'm wondering if a fever is typically part of the common cold, or if I should be concerned about something else.

Snehal Patil · Accepted Answer

Common cold mein mild fever ya body ache hota hai kabhi kabhi, ho na. But agar bahut high fever hai, toh woh flu ya viral infection ho sakta hai. Normal cold toh do-teen din mein simple ginger tea se hi theek ho jata hai.

Rohan Malhotra · Answer

A mild fever is totally normal with a cold, but it shouldn't cross 100 degrees. If you have a high temperature, it's likely a viral infection or flu, not just a cold. Take some rest and pop a paracetamol if it goes up.

Sumit Arora · Answer

I just recovered from a nasty cold last week. I had a low-grade fever of around 99 degrees for the first two days, along with a runny nose. The doctor told me it's just the body fighting the virus, and it cleared up quickly with rest and warm fluids.

Abhishek Banerjee · Answer

Listen, don't worry. A mild body warmth or low-grade fever is just your immune system doing its job to fight the cold virus. Keep yourself warm, drink lots of warm water, and if the fever rises above 101, then definitely consult a doctor.

Rita Fernandez · Answer

While adults rarely get a significant fever with a common cold, children often run a mild temperature. If you have a high fever accompanied by severe chills, cough, or body aches, it points more toward influenza or another infection. Keep tracking the temperature and stay hydrated.

Does the common cold come with a fever?

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

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