Is it fever helpful to the immune system ? Are there any cases?

Question:

I just wonder to see your opinion. It is a question that I faced last Saturday, when I was on duty in the pharmacy and I take this oportunity to see your views and consequently elucidate some points.

Answers:
A fever is a response by the immune system, and yes it is very helpful. This is not just my opinion, it is factual, learned in college. A low grade fever is beneficial because the body is raising its body temperature to kill any invading viruses and/or bacteria. You don't always want to run to the medicine cabinet to get rid of a fever, because then you are defeating the whole purpose.

That said, a high fever can be dangerous. In adults, anything over 101 F is cause for alarm. Ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and aspirin (only in adults) can lower the fever. If the fever is above 104 in adults, I would recommend a visit to ER.

Doesn't the pharmacist know this information? I sure hope so.

Other Answers:
fever is increse in body temp
it is caused by hypothalamus to reduce the growth of
microbe

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