I get fever during rainy and winter season. Why?

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I need to know a few things,

1. Do you feel feverish, or does the thermometer record a temperature?

2. What other symptoms do you get? Runny or blocked nose, sore throat, throat pain with swallowing, headaches, body pains, etc.

3. Does anyone else around you (family members, co-workers, etc.) develop similar symptoms before or after you do?

4. Do you get any tests done like blood tests or X-rays during those episodes?

From your description, it appears that you are getting frequent viral upper respiratory tract infections. These are acquired from other patients through the air (coughing, sneezing, etc.). They are usually short-lived and last no more than five to seven days. Since more than 300 different viruses can cause similar symptoms, you can get infected multiple times each time with a different virus. The same virus cannot affect you again. Unfortunately, antibiotics do not work against viruses. They are meant for bacterial infections only. However, doctors continue to prescribe antibiotics unnecessarily, and this has led to the emergence of widespread bacterial resistance.

Other than symptomatic treatment, no medicine can cure or prevent these infections. They are self-limited, and you will get better even if you do not take any medication. The older you get, the less frequently you will get these infections as your body will be building up defenses with every disease. No household tips or vitamin supplements have been proven to work. Premature birth can lead to increased frequency of infections, but unless the infections are bacterial, not much can be done about them. Please get back to me with answers to the above questions and also attach any test reports you may have.

Blocked nose suggests a viral upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs). You don't get that in Malaria, Typhoid fever or Dengue fever. As you age, the number of viruses to which your body has built immunity increases. So, your parents won't get viral URTIs as often as you do. Your tests appear OK. I would not pursue any additional investigation. I want to reassure you that there is nothing seriously wrong with you. If you still want to get tested for immunity, I suggest: 1. Immunoglobulin levels (IgG, IgA, aand IgM levels) 2. Total Complement Level (CH50) If you end up getting these tests, get back to me with the reports.