What causes low grade fever, runny nose and irritating throat?
Patient: For the past 6 weeks, I have been getting sick approximately every 10 days.  Initial symptoms are runny nose, eventually irritating my throat - every time.  Then, after a couple days of this, I abruptly have the following symptoms: aches, chills, low grade fever, exhaustion.  This is the 4th time it has arisen.  Each time to a different severity.  The first time was the worst - symptoms lasted 3 days.  Each subsequent time, I get a good night sleep and the symptoms seem to mostly go away.  However, the runny nose has been a constant for most of the last 6 weeks.  Any ideas as to what this might be?Thanks a bunch. Doctor: Hi,From history it seems that you might be having allergic rhinitis and pharyngitis but possibility of having bacterial infection as well.go for one antibiotic medicine course for 5 days.Take antihistamine medicine like Montelukast for few days.Avoid cold drinks and junk food.Do Listerene gargles.Ok and take care.