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My husband has cold for last 4 days. At times he even gets fever with body temperature going up to 99F. He complains of chest congestion and blocked nose. At times there is even headache and body aches. Is it due to the smog or is it some viral infections?
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The symptoms provided, seem to correspond to of viral etiology. Viral fever may last from 3 days to a week. If the symptoms do not get resolved within 3-4 days and the patient worsens, do see a physician
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