Common cold with low-grade fever
Feb 27, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guo Xiheng
Introduction
Low-grade fever caused by a cold should be treated according to its underlying cause. If it results from exposure to cold, maintaining warmth and taking cold remedies such as cold granules or cold capsules as directed by a physician can help relieve symptoms. If caused by a viral infection, symptoms may improve with medications such as azithromycin tablets or cefradine tablets. Low-grade fever due to the common cold is usually self-limiting and typically resolves within about a week. Persistent low-grade fever, however, may indicate conditions such as lupus erythematosus or nephritis and should be further evaluated.
Low-grade fever caused by a cold usually refers to mild fever associated with the common cold. Treatment for low-grade fever due to a cold should be targeted based on the underlying cause, such as exposure to cold or viral infection.
1. Exposure to Cold
If the fever results from insufficient clothing during cold weather, leading to the body being exposed to cold air, symptoms can generally be relieved by staying warm, consuming sweat-inducing foods such as ginger and scallions, or taking cold remedies like cold granules or cold capsules as directed by a physician.
2. Viral Infection
Low-grade fever may also occur when the body develops inflammation due to viral or bacterial infections, triggered by inflammatory responses. Timely medical consultation is recommended. Under a doctor's guidance, anti-inflammatory and anti-infective treatments using medications such as azithromycin tablets or cefradine tablets can typically improve the condition.
Fever caused by the common cold is usually self-limiting and tends to resolve within about a week. However, if low-grade fever persists for a prolonged period, conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus, nephritis, or chronic pelvic inflammatory disease should be considered, and prompt medical evaluation is necessary to determine the cause.
