Fevers will typically go away within a few days. Medications, staying hydrated, and getting plenty of rest can help relieve symptoms. Medical care may be needed for severe fevers, or for infants ...

You wake up at 6 am feeling achy and chilled. Unsure if you’re sick or just sleep-deprived, you reach for a thermometer. It beeps at 99°F, so you groan and roll out of bed and get ready for work.

Respiratory rate is the number of breaths taken per minute. In adults, the normal respiratory rate is roughly 12 to 20 breaths per minute. In children, the normal respiratory rate varies by age.