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What Causes Low Body Temperature, Severe Sinus And Bronchial Infection?

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Posted on Thu, 8 Jan 2015
Question: What does low temp indicate? My husband, 77, has a severe sinus and bronchial infection. His temp is 88.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please, cover him up and dress him warm. Get the heater on.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

This temperature is too low and either related to serious systemic infection or low temperatures in the house. If the temperature is low at home, please let him put on something warm and turn the heating system on. If you think the problem is not related to low temperature t home, then going to the emergency room would be the best decision at this time. Normal body temperature should be more than 96F.

Sinus and bronchial infection is not system and rarely causes low body temperature unless it is complicated.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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What Causes Low Body Temperature, Severe Sinus And Bronchial Infection?

Brief Answer: Please, cover him up and dress him warm. Get the heater on. Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. This temperature is too low and either related to serious systemic infection or low temperatures in the house. If the temperature is low at home, please let him put on something warm and turn the heating system on. If you think the problem is not related to low temperature t home, then going to the emergency room would be the best decision at this time. Normal body temperature should be more than 96F. Sinus and bronchial infection is not system and rarely causes low body temperature unless it is complicated. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.