Cough temperature over 38 for the second day. What are the most common causes of dry cough and fever?

An increase in body temperature is considered an alarm in itself. The appearance of other symptoms only intensifies this anxiety, and the person tries to analyze what causes them and how to get rid of them. One of the unwanted combinations is a dry cough and a temperature of 38 in an adult. What are the reasons for concern in this case and what can be done to improve the situation?

  Causes of Coughing Temperatures

Immediately, we note that we are talking about the manifestation of the body's ability to respond to changes in the environment, and a rise in temperature is one of the mechanisms of self-regulation. Matters and the state of tissues and organs. The most common example, when there is a dry cough with a temperature, is considered ARVI. In this disease, body temperature rises to 38 degrees, accompanied by cough. This is explained by the fact that the body actively fights pathogens. Such symptoms are often observed at the beginning and for other problems, including:

• flu;
• angina;
• rhinitis;
• bronchitis;
• pneumonia;
• measles;
• scarlet fever;
• tracheitis.

In total, at present medicine knows more than 50 reasons for the appearance of coughing and adherence to it. elevated temperature.

Any of these diseases are accompanied by characteristic signs, which during the inspection suggest the most likely causes. So, with ARVI, a runny nose, a dry cough, temperature 38 is almost always observed. Moreover, at the initial stage of the disease, bronchial spasms cause pain, and the fever may not appear immediately. With his arrival, the cough gets a wet form, and at this stage coughing begins, which indicates the body’s attempt to get rid of pathogens.

If the fever continues with coughing, this may indicate the development of sinusitis. Here, additional symptoms are dry throat, runny nose with discharge of mucus with pus, a feeling of stuffy nose, pain in maxillary sinuses. This often disrupts the sense of smell, there is swelling of the eyelids and cheeks.

The presence of a dry cough with a temperature of 37 is also noted for allergies. Symptoms occur as a reaction to harmful substances, poplar fluff, animal hair, tobacco smoke, strong and annoying odors. However, with allergies, temperatures above 37 degrees do not happen. But she also has a runny nose, signs of intoxication, and a rash on the skin. In this case, the eyes can constantly "cry."

A combination of cough and fever may occur with other diseases, and the second factor indicates inflammatory process. Therefore, with these symptoms, you should immediately consult a doctor, be examined.

This also applies to those cases where the treatment was carried out, for example, sore throat, sinusitis or tonsillitis. It is not excluded that it was not possible to recover completely, airways   not freed from infection and continue to suffer from accumulating mucus.

  When are emergency measures needed?

According to doctors, with a dry cough and temperatures up to 38 degrees, the use of antipyretic drugs is not needed. Up to this mark, the body has the ability to cope with the disease itself. You can help him with a warm drink. Start off drug treatment   recommended if there is a higher temperature and a dry cough. Here it is necessary to call the ambulance crew, and if it is impossible for any reason, to drink the antipyretic drug.

Downgrade dangerous temperature   in an adult, wiping with a mixture (1: 1) of vodka and water or water and vinegar, taken in the same proportion, helps. But here it is necessary to take into account that vinegar in the composition of the rubbing agent is not suitable for people with diabetes.

The child can be wrapped in a wet, but well wrung out sheet, give unsweetened compote or juice. Drinking should be necessary, because at high temperatures moisture loss occurs quickly, and dehydration can occur.

What is suitable for the temperature to fall, and the measures taken do not harm? Pay attention to the following:

• single-component antipyretic drugs based on paracetamol or ibuprofen ("Paracetamol", "Panadol" or "Efferalgan");
• wiping with a cloth moistened with cool water;
• tea with the addition of honey / raspberry /;
• warm drinking in large quantities;
• herbal decoctions that reduce the temperature and sputum.

For pregnant women and children under the age of 15 it is better to use Paracetamol as a lowering temperature - it lowers the temperature, relieves pain, and the temperature normalizes gradually, and the effect remains on for a long time. Ibuprofen is more suitable for a baby (it can be taken no more than 4 times a day).

You should not get involved in antipyretic drugs with a large number of components, where paracetamol is represented by a small volume ("Pharmtsitron", "Coldrex", "Theraflu"). The warnings also apply to Aspirin and Analgin - they increasingly lead to undesirable reactions.

Regarding emergency measuresthen some of them are considered controversial. One of them is as follows. It is necessary to free the body from clothing, wipe it with vodka (alcohol), and so lie down for 5-10 minutes, without being covered with a blanket. During this time, the alcohol evaporates and the temperature drops. If, after grinding, you take shelter at least with a bed sheet, then the body will begin to heat up, and the condition will worsen.

  About compresses, wrappings and other measures

For compresses, you can take the usual cool water or a decoction of yarrow (mint). To prepare it, you need to place 2 tablespoons of raw materials in suitable dishes (enameled, glass, porcelain) for it, pour usual boiling water on it, put on water bath   and, stirring, heat for 15 minutes. After the broth has cooled, it should be drained and used for compresses. We soak in it terry or cotton napkins and apply to the wrists, temples, forehead, and if a cotton sheet is used, we do a wrap. It is necessary to change compresses or bed sheet every 10 minutes until the body temperature approaches normal.

A very effective antipyretic agent that can be used for both adults and children is the so-called hypertonic solution. Mix 250 ml of warm boiled water and 2 teaspoons without a hill of salt. Take when the salt dissolves. Children from 6 months to one and a half years can not more than 100 ml ready solution, at the age of 2-3 years - 200 ml.

Sometimes with a combination of cough and high temperature, vomiting occurs, and in this case, drugs in the form of medicines or oral medications are useless, but it is necessary to remove fever and reduce inflammation. Here, the best option is the use of rectal suppositories. It is better to use paracetamol or ibuprofen candles.

In the absence of medicinal candles, you can take an antipyretic tablet, grind it to a powder, dissolve in 100 ml of warm boiled water. This solution is used for an effective procedure - enema. Candles and enemas give almost instant effect.

Even if you can quickly reduce body temperature and reduce cough, you should consult a doctor. In this case, you should inform him about all the measures taken independently. As a result of examination and examination, the true cause of the onset of symptoms will be established, and effective treatment will be prescribed.

A cough with fever is the first manifestation of most colds.

Such symptoms indicate that an inflammatory process has begun in the body.

As a rule, the virus is localized in the upper and lower respiratory tract:

A dry cough and with it a temperature of 37, 38 and 39 may occur due to inflammation. sinuses   nose, pharynx and adenoids. In addition, factors of their appearance may be false croup, allergic cough, tracheitis, bronchial asthma, tracheitis, whooping cough and atypical pneumonia.

The sudden occurrence of cough may indicate that a foreign body has penetrated the trachea or bronchi, which is life threatening. Therefore, immediate medical assistance is required.

In this case, a cough with temperature appears not only in the pathologies of the respiratory tract. Still, these symptoms are characteristic of cardiovascular diseases and gastrointestinal disorders.

Moreover, dry and coughing   often occurs due to polluted air, for example, the presence of tobacco smoke in it.

This symptom occurs without other manifestations characteristic of ODS, that is, a runny nose, malaise and temperatures of 38 and 39 degrees.

There are these types of cough:

Acute cough can last up to 21 days, and chronic - more than 3 weeks. During the year it appears several times, while other cold symptoms do not appear.

Dry (non-productive) and wet (productive) cough is a protective reaction of the body, the main task of which is to release the respiratory tract from irritants (smoke, dust, mucus, foreign bodies).

When sputum is not cleared, such a cough is called unproductive, and if it is cleared, it is moist. When coughing, the temperature can rise to 37, 38 and 39 degrees. There may still be respiratory failure and lack of appetite.

In addition, the causes of coughing are:

• non-infectious (asthma, foreign body in the airways);
• infectious.

But in order to establish the exact cause, it is necessary to consult a doctor who can reliably determine the factors causing cough.

Moreover, to clarify the diagnosis, the therapist may refer the patient to an allergist, an otolaryngologist and a cardiologist.

Symptom Therapy catarrhal diseases may be varied. Medicines used for this purpose fall into three categories:

1. soothing;
2. aggravating cough - expectorant;
3. mucalitis - to liquefy sputum.

Typically, the causes of cough in children lie in hypothermia or viral infection, focusing in the lower or upper respiratory tract. Moreover, due to hypothermia can develop diseases of the nose and throat. And infectious diseases often affect:

With any parallel disease, a cough, temperature, which may have different intensity and, accordingly, a different degree of danger, appears. It is worth noting that the lower the lesion occurs, the more difficult the course of the disease will be.

Due to hypothermia, the nasal mucosa is inflamed, back wall   pharynx and tonsil ring. As a consequence, the mucus flows from the nose to the larynx, so it irritates. Thus, a cough appears, the main task of which is to remove from the larynx and trachea a foreign substance infected by the surrounding mucus and microbes.

Consequently, doctors insist that in this case, the cough is a protective reaction and it can not be treated for some time. Therefore, antitussive drugs and drugs are prescribed only when the cough is strong and dry, which prevents a person from breathing properly and relaxing during sleep.

If the patient feels satisfactory when coughing and a small temperature (37 ° C), then he can do his usual activities. But at the time of illness, it is important to abandon sports and physical activity.

However, it is necessary not to overcool the body, as this may aggravate the process of the disease. And the smallest patients should be provided with bed rest.

To cough does not arise again, you must comply with preventive measures. To this end, it is necessary to strengthen the immune system in every possible way - to harden, take vitamins, give up bad habits and not come into contact with a person with influenza and other colds.

Appearance factors of these unpleasant symptoms   Diseases may include:

• false croup;
• whooping cough;
• hypothermia or viral infection of the respiratory tract;
• bronchiolitis (inflammation of the bronchioles);
• inflammation of the epiglottis, trachea and larynx;
• pneumonia (pneumonia);
• bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchi).

In addition, a severe or dry, severe cough and a temperature of 37-38 degrees in an adult or child can occur due to inflammation of the sinuses, adenoids, and pharynx. In addition, a cough can signal the presence of bronchial asthma. With such an illness, a strong cough manifests itself as a choking attack.

A sudden cough may occur due to falling into the trachea and bronchi alien body. And it threatens the life of the patient, therefore, requires immediate medical attention.

Moreover, high temperatures can occur in diseases of the respiratory system. For example, a temperature of 37-38 is often observed in patients with heart disease and gastrointestinal tract pathology.

Other factors that can cause these unpleasant symptoms can be found in a high concentration of harmful substances in the air (tobacco smoke, gas) and dry or too hot air in the room. More rare causes include psychogenic reflex cough that occurs when the middle ear is inflamed and sulfur plugs   in the ears.

This phenomenon is not characterized by high temperature (maximum 37 degrees).

The effect on the mucosa of the respiratory tract of any factor that may be infectious and non-infectious may cause the development acute inflammation. Consequently, this will cause the patient to have a fever and dry either moist cough.

During the course of the disease, the number and extent of the spread of sputum-producing cells increases significantly. At the same time, the viscosity and the amount of sputum increase, which makes breathing difficult and the mucus motility is impaired. As for the dry cough, we advise you to try inhalation with a dry cough - an effective and effective method.

It is worth noting that the cough, the main task of which is aimed at clearing the airways from harmful accumulations and foreign bodies   not accompanied by high fever. As a rule, inflammation that occurs in the mucous membranes of the respiratory system is characterized by a deterioration in the functionality of the bronchi and then the lungs.

As a result, the body of the sick person lacks oxygen, therefore, metabolic processes are disturbed, which contributes to the occurrence of temperature 37-38 ° C and malaise. In addition, if you do not treat this phenomenon, then the immunological protection of DP is reduced, which can lead to prolonged inflammation, which has all the chances to become chronic.

Cough and fever are discussed in the video in this article from the point of view of different treatment methods.

Many parents know the unpleasant pattern: as soon as the child begins to attend kindergartenhow sharp respiratory infections   (ORI) follow one after the other, although reasonable and inconceivable precautions are taken. Cough against a rise in body temperature in children is one of the classic symptoms of ARI. Autumn-winter season - a period of surge in the activity of viral infections. However, diseases associated with both viral and bacterial agents do not lose their relevance all year round: the percentage of appealability to pediatricians with complaints of cough and fever is very high.

Why does a child have cough and fever? The most common cause is considered ARI - otherwise ARD (acute respiratory disease), which is infectious in nature. A child can get infected anywhere, but the highest degree of risk is ensured by close contact or long-term stay in an unventilated room with the patient.

If there are several infected children or adults, the probability of transmission of the pathogen increases. Hypothermia, a recent illness (not necessarily infectious etiology) increases the child's susceptibility to ARI.

The mechanism of transmission of the pathogen is simple. The main one is airborne droplet: the patient spreads the infection with the secret of respiratory organs exhaled during sneezing or coughing. The contact path is also relevant.

If a person sneezed, covering his mouth with his hand, and after that he touched the railings in public transport, toys, dishes — there will be a secret left on them, which means a virus or a bacterium. It is enough for a child to grab a favorite mug, rub eyes, nasal mucosa - unhindered access of infection is open.

Cough and fever are not always ARI symptoms. Some diseases of the respiratory system - for example, cystic fibrosis - lead to secondary infection, recurrent bronchitis and pneumonia.

Bronchiectasis, characterized by the deformation of the bronchi, their pathological expansion with the formation of bronchiectasis, may develop against the background of cystic fibrosis or have a different etiology.

Complaint of cough as a manifestation of catarrhal syndrome with ARI or other pathology requires clarification. To get closer to the formulation of the diagnosis, it is necessary to find out what kind of cough bothers the child. According to the classification, it can be:

1. Dry (non-productive) and wet (productive).
2. Morning, afternoon, evening and night - or permanent, if it is impossible to allocate any time of day.
3. Cough voice is an important aspect; it is divided into hoarse, silent and "barking".

There are additional characteristics of cough - a metallic tinge with laryngitis and tracheitis, spastic cough tremors with whooping cough.

A wet cough and fever can be signs of acute bronchitis, as well as relief from sputum discharge.

The clinical picture of cough-related infections depends on the level of respiratory tract damage. They are characterized by common symptoms:

• headache, weakness;
• rapid fatigue, especially during exercise;
• hyperthermia from 37 to 41 degrees Celsius;
• decreased or lack of appetite with fever;
• cough.

Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the pharyngeal mucosa. The child has a dry cough; The temperature rises to 37–38 degrees Celsius. The dominant symptom is tickling and sore throat, when swallowing saliva, radiating to the ears.

To cure pharyngitis, apply rinsing with chamomile, inhalation with warm steam, foot baths with hot water, the rejection of spicy, irritating mucous foods. If the child does not have an allergy, milk and honey have a positive effect.

Laryngitis - inflammation of the larynx. Since affected vocal cords, characterized by a husky, quiet voice. The child has a typical "barking" cough with temperatures up to 38 degrees Celsius The treatment includes a ban on talking loudly, eating spicy food, being in cold air, close to smokers, or indoors where the air is hot and dry.

It is necessary to drink plenty of warm, gargling with a decoction of herbs. Hot foot baths, alkaline inhalations promote recovery.

Tracheitis is the inflammatory process in the trachea. Cough dry, paroxysmal and obsessive. accompanied by pain behind the sternum. In children, the temperature can reach 39 degrees Celsius. A few days after the onset of the disease, viscous sputum begins to cough.

Spectrum therapeutic measures   wider than pharyngitis and laryngitis. Antiviral or antibacterial agents are used with confidence in the etiology of tracheitis, inhalation, and abundant warm drinking.

A painful cough can be stopped by antitussive drugs (codeine, libexin). But they can not be taken without a doctor's prescription - if the process has spread to the bronchi, it threatens with serious complications.

Bronchitis in a child usually implies a strong cough and fever. At the onset of the disease, the cough is unproductive, it becomes wet after three to four days, the mucus is purulent. in moderation. Since in most cases (90%) the virus is the causative agent, it is not necessary to start treatment with antibacterial drugs.

Recommendations include abundant warm drinks: teas (with raspberries, honey) and heated water. Antipyretic abuse should not be abused. Hyperthermia is a defensive reaction, therefore it is necessary to lower the temperature if it is too high or the child does not tolerate it well.

Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) is contraindicated in children due to the risk of developing Ray's syndrome (acute liver failure). Paracetamol, ibuprofen is allowed. Mucolytics (means to dilute sputum) to a child under the age of 2 years is prohibited, they are replaced by enhanced drinking regime, comfortable air moistening, inhalation.

Bronchiolitis - the defeat of the small bronchi in children of the younger age group. Besides the fact that the child has a cough and temperature of 37-39 degrees Celsius, shortness of breath is observed with the participation of auxiliary muscles, swelling of the wings of the nose, severe intoxication: weakness, lethargy, lack of appetite.

The list of mandatory measures includes oxygen therapy, with severe forms   apply antibacterial drugs, glucocorticosteroids.

Pneumonia is the involvement of the lungs in the pathological process. As a rule, the lower lobes are affected on one or both sides. This disease is characterized by pronounced intoxication syndrome. Weakness causes the patient to remain in bed, he does not tolerate physical exertion.

A child’s cough and temperature of 38 degrees Celsius may appear immediately or several days after a typical pattern of ARI: rhinitis, sore throat, lasts more than 3 days. Pneumonia often becomes a consequence of bronchitis.

The therapy uses broad-spectrum antibiotics (amoxicillin / clavulanate, cefotaxime, josamycin). Mandatory compliance drinking regimen. Recommendations for mucolytics and antipyretic coincide with the rules of use for bronchitis.

A cough that lasts more than 8 weeks is considered chronic. The temperature rises only in the acute period and remains normal without exacerbations, but in some cases subfebrile hyperthermia is observed continuously.

When cystic fibrosis persistent cough increases at night, the child suffers from attacks of suffocation, vomiting. Joining the infection provokes bronchitis and pneumonia. Children with cystic fibrosis should receive complex therapy, which includes:

• diet high in salt;
• breathing exercises;
• antimicrobial agents;
• mucolytic agents;
• vitamins;
• inhalation;
• pancreatic enzymes.

An antibiotic for treating complications is selected based on the results of bacteriological examination and an antimicrobial susceptibility test.

The exacerbation of bronchiectasis includes constant weakness, shortness of breath, cough with a thick purulent sputum of a viscous consistency in a large volume and a body temperature of 37 degrees Celsius and above. In severe cases, hemoptysis is possible.

As a treatment, antibacterial therapy, sanation is proposed. bronchial treeif necessary, glucocorticosteroids and surgery.

As a probable cause of chronic cough, pulmonary tuberculosis should be considered. If a child has a prolonged cough and temperature 37, weight loss, night sweats, as well as contact with a patient with a history of tuberculosis, it is worth conducting a specific diagnosis.

Considering wide range possible reasons   cough and temperature in a child can be faced with a mild form of ARI of viral origin, as well as with a serious illness that requires extremely careful attention from the parents and the doctor.

Pathologies of the respiratory system, such as bronchitis and pneumonia, are difficult to determine on their own, without confirming the X-ray data.

Self-medication or lack of treatment can cause serious harm to the health of the child. The choice of the group, the dosage and the method of administering the drugs (oral, parenteral) should be made by a specialist doctor on the basis of an on-site examination and a sufficiently large examination.

What are the most common causes of the disease.

Dry cough and fever often accompany each other, and can be caused by influenza, pneumonia, measles or other diseases. Most of the conditions associated with these symptoms can be treated with medication and home bed rest, but they can also be a sign of the presence of serious diseases that require immediate treatment. If a person has breathing problems, the body temperature reaches 38.5 ° C, or the duration of the disease is more than a week, the patient should see a visit or call a doctor.

Cold

A cold can cause a dry cough and high temperature, although not everyone who has a cold has a high fever, but most often, those who actually have a weakened body. Most people with this disease have muscle and headaches and mild ailments, until they get better. In general, colds can be treated at home by drinking large amounts of liquid to thin the sputum and promote its discharge, using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to reduce fever and get rid of muscle or headaches, and taking over-the-counter anti-cold medications.

Flu

Influenza is one of the most common conditions that cause dry cough and high fever, as well as muscle pain, weakness, congestion or runny nose, and sore throat. You can usually use over-the-counter decongestants, antihistamines, or antitussive medications, along with painkillers, to reduce muscle pain. Elderly people, children, and people with weakened immune systems should always apply for medical care   flu, as well as people with acute headaches, symptoms of exacerbation within a few days, and people with very high or recurring temperatures.

Bronchitis

Like flu, bronchitis is caused by infections that irritate the bronchi, the main airways of the lungs. They cause dry cough and high fever, then after a day or two, developing into a jerky, productive (wet) cough. In most cases, it passes on its own and can be cured by drinking large amounts of fluid, bed rest, and taking NSAIDs. It is better not to take cough suppressants, as this may prevent the body from releasing irritating mucus. Some people may have long-term symptoms of bronchitis, but in general they are caused by external irritants rather than an infectious process and are most common in people who smoke or are in an environment containing irritants. Persons with symptoms that do not go away after a few weeks should see a doctor to rule out the possibility of chronic bronchitis.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is a serious medical condition that can occur as a complication of flu or bronchitis. It is characterized by pneumonia caused by fungal, bacterial, or viral infections. In the initial stages of this condition, symptoms similar to the flu are often observed, including high fever, unproductive (dry) cough, and muscle pain. When it develops, the symptoms in patients usually become more severe, with chest pains, colds, chills, and breathing problems. People who have flu-like symptoms and who do not disappear after the use of home remedies or last more than a week should seek professional medical help to rule out the possibility of developing pneumonia and prevent complications.

This condition is usually treated with antibiotics, antivirals, or antifungals, depending on the underlying cause. Most people also take NSAIDs to reduce their fever and get rid of muscle pain and use oxygen therapy if they have breathing problems. In very severe cases, a person may need surgery to remove infected lung tissue.

Measles

Measles is a respiratory disease caused by a virus with the same name. It affects the throat and lungs, causing a runny nose, photophobia, a rash all over the body, dry cough and high fever. Although there is no therapy for this disease, the symptoms may be treatable, which creates some comfort for the patient during its course. NSAIDs or acetaminophen can be used to reduce fever, and taking vitamin A may reduce the severity of symptoms. Since many people with measles develop secondary infections, such as ear infections or pneumonia, they may need other medicines, such as antibiotics.

Anyone exposed to this virus should immediately receive drug therapy   and be in quarantine, avoiding other people until he recovers, as this infection is extremely contagious. Parents can also prevent measles from developing in their children by vaccinating them at the age of 12 to 24 months with a vaccine against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR). Not vaccinated, they can get measles, even in adulthood.

The most common disease is ARVI. Most often, colds are prone to fall and spring. In the presence of temperature, cough and runny nose, you can safely talk about respiratory disease. But if the body temperature reaches 40 degrees, this may indicate the atrocities of the flu virus. High temperatures are dangerous for humans, as they can lead to dehydration and more serious consequences if they do not provide proper assistance.

When the indicators are in the range of 37-38 degrees, the body is able to cope with a cold. But if at the thermometer mark the values ​​reached 39-40 degrees, then it is time to help the body in fighting the infection that overpowers it. In such cases, no antipyretics can not do.

Additionally, you can use the following tips:

• maintain the room temperature (20-22 degrees) and humidity (60 °);
• consume large amounts of liquid, but exclude drinks with a high sugar content;
• take a cool bath if the heat is above 40 degrees;
• use vinegar rubbing every three hours (dilute 1 part vinegar with 5 parts warm water).

If an adult has a cough with temperature, then it can be brought down with such drugs as Paracetomol, Efferalgan, Panadol.

It is better to cope with cough with mucolytics (Lasolvan, Ambroxol, Ambrobene) and expectorant drugs (Brongosan, Gedelix, Eukabal), but under the condition that it is wet. Such drugs will increase sputum formation and improve its excretion from the body.

Linden has an excellent expectorant effect. Also, do not forget about such an old-fashioned grandfather’s method as. You can breathe over a saucepan with boiled potatoes, covered with a towel. A solution of soda is also suitable for this purpose (2 tsp. Of soda is taken for 1 liter of water). When an adult has a temperature with a cough, it is necessary to avoid using drugs that inhibit cough reflex. This is fraught with serious consequences. At the expense of such funds is better to consult a doctor.