common cold with a fever? how long will it last?
hey. on thrusday i started getting a sore throat. then yesterday i had a stuffy nose with the sore throat and alot of coughing. the back of my nose is burning where it connects to my throat. my eyes are watering. today i took my tempature and i have like a low temp. how long should it be till i start feeling better, and would it be ok if my girlfrined cameover? thanks guys
o yeah also, i havent had a fever the other two days. i just started to get one today
Posted by hottichk85984
Usually a virus with a fever lasts about 3 days. If your fever is lasting more than 3 days, it could be something else. If it doesnt go away by tomorrow I would schedule an appt, you could have strep or it could turn into a sinus infection, which would require a round of antibiotics. If your girlfriend wants to come over and get the same thing you do, then tell her thats fine! Good luck!
Posted by Jennifer D
It's fine as long as she doesn't mind getting sick. But if you have seen her in the last five or so days she is already exposed anyway. You are MOST contagious aprox. 48-72 hours BEFORE you start showing symptoms.
Posted by rustoria617
Colds are contagious. Her chances for catching your cold will be increased slightly even by being in the same room with you.
Expect to be fully over the cold in 2-3 weeks, but you should start feeling better in a few days. If not, and you continue to run a fever, better check in with your doctor. May have an underlying bacterial infection.
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