What causes fever, sweating and breathing difficulty?
Patient: i have been suffering from a fever for the last 5 days, i have been taking a course of AB but today seems to be the worst i have felt, my temp has gone from 37.2c one hour ago to 38c and i am sweating extreamly, my headache has worsened in the past 5 hours even after taking panadol and my breathing has become laboured, my sinuses are blocked and i am unable to sleep, i am wondering if i should go to the hospital or if this is the last of the fever trying to leave my body? Doctor: Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Most probably you have upper respiratory tract infection.Headache is due to nose blockage.Take steam inhalation with added menthol or if available KARVAL PLUS TABLET , it will be very effective.Take one anti-allergen like LEVOCETRIZINE 5mg,use paracetamol for 3 times daily.Consult an ENT specialist soon.There is a possibility of malaria fever because you have fever,chills, headache rule out it by diagnostic test(rapid malaria kit method) if you not get relieved with in 2 days.Continue same antibiotic minimum of 6 doses(3 days).  Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.