At 35 years, mild fever + cold symptoms + chills for 2 days is most commonly due to:
• Viral upper respiratory infection (common cold)
• Seasonal flu
• Early viral syndrome
Since you’re already taking:
• Paracetamol (for fever)
• Levocetirizine (for allergy/runny nose)
This is appropriate initial symptomatic treatment.
If fever is mild and symptoms are improving, this is likely a self-limiting viral infection.
Chills can happen with even low-grade viral fever and are not automatically serious.
Next Steps
Continue:
✔ Paracetamol 500–650 mg every 6–8 hours if fever >100°F
✔ Levocetirizine once daily (preferably at night)
✔ Steam inhalation 2–3 times daily
✔ Warm fluids
Monitor:
• Temperature twice daily
• Any breathlessness
• Severe throat pain
• Persistent high fever (>3–4 days)
Seek medical review if:
• Fever persists beyond 3–4 days
• Yellow/green thick sputum develops
• Severe body pain
• Breathlessness
• Oxygen saturation
Health Tips
✔ Adequate hydration (3–4 liters/day)
✔ Proper rest (important for recovery)
✔ Avoid cold drinks
✔ Light, warm diet
✔ Avoid overexertion
Most viral colds improve within 5–7 days.
If you share your exact temperature range and whether you have cough or throat pain, I can guide whether this is simple viral or needs further testing. Booking an online consultation would allow proper symptom monitoring and help prevent unnecessary antibiotics.