Hello, my 72 years old father has fever of 101, cough, runny nose, headache, he is burning out but complains that he is cold.  I called his doctor yesterday and she advised to give him tylenol since he is on plavix, isosorbide, atenolol, simvastatin and zetia.  Can he take something else to help him
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your father have symptoms of cold, cough and fever which is mainly because of lower respiratory tract infection, and it could be due to granular pharyngitis. It seems to be due to compromised immunity of body. Need not worry about it. Symptoms resembling flu and normally takes 3 days for viral fever to go. Visit general physician once and get it examined. If cough is exaggerating go for chest X-ray, blood and sputum test of your father. If it is bacterial infection start with proper course of antibiotics. Till then give Cronin 4 hourly. Acetaminophen is also effective, and you can give that as well. Give your father proper rest without any discomfort. Give water after every few mins. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,