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  2. Fever - Wikipedia

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    An older term, febricula (a diminutive form of the Latin word for fever), was once used to refer to a low-grade fever lasting only a few days. This term fell out of use in the early 20th century, and the symptoms it referred to are now thought to have been caused mainly by various minor viral respiratory infections .

  3. Abnormal basal metabolic rate - Wikipedia

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    A common pathological cause for a high BMR is fever, since a rise in body temperature increases the rate of cellular metabolic reactions. [1] It is estimated that for every degree Fahrenheit of rise in body temperature, the BMR increases by 7 percent.

  4. Human body temperature - Wikipedia

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    ] Elderly people may have a decreased ability to generate body heat during a fever, so even a somewhat elevated temperature can indicate a serious underlying cause in geriatrics. One study suggested that the average body temperature has also decreased since the 1850s. [18]

  5. Do you have the flu? Watch out for these 2025 symptoms ... - AOL

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    Fever or cough that improves but then returns or worsens. Not urinating. Persistent dizziness, confusion, inability to arouse. Persistent pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen. Seizures. Severe ...

  6. Doctors Explain What It Means When You Have Chills But No Fever

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    Here’s an overview of some things that can cause chills but no fever: 1. Being in a Cold Environment ... The Best Hair Growth Shampoos for Men to Buy Now. 25 Vegetables That Are Surprising ...

  7. Aspiration pneumonia - Wikipedia

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    For individuals older than 75, the risk of pneumonia due to dysphagia is six times greater than those 65. [28] Owing to multiple factors, such as frailty, impaired efficacy of swallowing, decreased cough reflex and neurological complications, dysphagia can be considered as a geriatric syndrome. [29] Atypical presentation is common in the elderly.

  8. Pneumonia - Wikipedia

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    In elderly people, confusion may be the most prominent sign. [9] The typical signs and symptoms in children under five are fever, cough, and fast or difficult breathing. [23] Fever is not very specific, as it occurs in many other common illnesses and may be absent in those with severe disease, malnutrition or in the elderly.

  9. Hyperthermia - Wikipedia

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    A different study was published in June 2019 that examined the association between hyperthermia in older adults and the temperatures in the United States. Hospitalization records of elderly patients in the US between 1991 and 2006 were analyzed and concluded that cases of hyperthermia were observed to be highest in regions with arid climates.