a fever is the body's way of fighting-off illness and infections. the normal adult temperature has been programed into our minds as being 98. 6 degrees (f); actually 98. 6 is just an established average. because we are all unique individuals it may be more helpful to consider a normal temperature range to be between 97 degrees - 99 degrees. when the adult has a temperature 1 degree above 99 degrees (100 degrees) they have an established fever. a fever reaching 101 degrees may be treated with over the counter fever reducers such as acetaminophen. when an adult's fever reaches 103 degrees there is concern and a professional medical evaluation is recommended.
how high should an adult fever go before getting to concerned. my husband's temperature is 101. 6 doctor says he may have pneumonia. how high does his temperature have to go before i should be concerned.