Antipyretic use temperature threshold
Dr. Darya Podtchenionova confirmed that a temperature of 38.5°C (101.3°F) requires medication treatment in healthy adults, along with the need to stay hydrated and rest when it rises to this level or higher. She explained that a fever is a defensive mechanism of the body to combat infection, and treatment should focus on the accompanying symptoms rather than the fever itself. Additionally, she advised monitoring the condition closely, especially for patients with chronic heart and lung diseases, for whom the treatment threshold is lowered to 38°C (100.4°F).
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