I'm really worried about my husband. He's got a fever, and he's also dealing with a cough and cold. Yesterday, we gave him Dolo 650 and chest on cold meds. Do you think that's enough, or should we be doing something else? Do we need to see a doctor in person, or is there anything else we could try at home? I'm just not sure if we're on the right track with this.

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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-I'm sorry to hear your husband isn't feeling well. It sounds like he has a fever, along with a cough and cold. Since you've already given him Dolo 650 and Chest on Cold, its good to monitor his symptoms. If they persist or worsen, it might be worth co

Answered 04/07/2025

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