Should you Break a Fever from Cold or Flu? Scientifically explained

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What is a fever?
When you have a fever, your body temperature is higher than normal-and though that varies from person to person, a normal body temperature is around 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the US National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus resource.
It's important to remember that a fever is not a disease on it's own, but rather a symptom of an infection or illness that your body is trying to fight off. Most bacteria and viruses that cause infections actually thrive in a normal human body temperature', so when your body's temperature rises-which happens when you get a fever-it becomes harder for them to survive. Fevers also activate your body's immune system, per MedlinePlus.
Basically: A fever may actually be a good sign that your body is working to get you back to health. Here's how to help it along.
Check in with your thermometer
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Check in with your thermometer
Right off the bat, if you think you have a fever, take your temperature. Body temps vary from person to person, by time of day, and due to other factors-even during ovulation in women who menstruate, so if your thermometer reads a degree lower or higher than normal, don't sweat it.
But if you're a few degrees higher than normal, don't ignore it. You actually enter fever territory when your temperature reaches 100.4 or above. (PS: A rectal temperature is thought to be the most accurate gauge in young kids.) If your temperature reads above 103, it could signal a serious infection and warrants immediate medical attention.
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Stay as hydrated as possible
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Stay as hydrated as possible
Pay no mind to the old saying, "feed a cold, starve a fever." In truth, colds can produce fever too, and when you’re fighting a fever, liquids are your friend.
“Fever will dehydrate you, and you have to replace what you have lost,” explains Dr. Ferrer, who also serves as director of the pulmonary fellowship program at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center.
Water, tea, and chicken broth are all smart options. Your pediatrician may recommend an electrolyte solution for a young child.
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Eat if you can, but don't force it
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Eat if you can, but don't force it
When your body is feverish due to an infection of some sort, you may also have an upset stomach or nausea, not to mention a lack of appetite. It can be hard to keep food down or simply unappealing to eat, Dr. Ferrer explains, so “never force anybody to eat.”
But if you do feel like eating, a steamy bowl of chicken soup may be just what the doctor ordered. In a famous study published nearly two decades ago, researchers showed that chicken soup actually does have medicinal properties. It slows the movement of infection-fighting white blood cells, and that action is thought to help alleviate upper respiratory symptoms.
Because many things can cause a fever-certain medications, heat illness, cancer, autoimmune diseases-Dr. Ferrer tells patients to note the constellation of symptoms that accompany their fever to help doctors with a diagnosis. Burning with urination in addition to a fever, for example, may be a sign of a urinary tract infection, while the typical coughing and sore throat that accompany fevers is likely the flu or COVID-19.
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Seek emergency care
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Seek emergency care
Head directly to the emergency room when a fever is accompanied by shortness of breath or coughing up blood, Dr. Ferrer says. Shortness of breath is an early sign of respiratory failure and should be taken very seriously, he adds.
If your child experiences a fever-induced seizure that doesn’t stop after five minutes, dial 911 or your local emergency number, the AAP advises.

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