10 Cold Sores Symptoms
Flu-Like Symptoms
Some people can experience unpleasant flu-like symptoms, such as a fever, body aches, chills, headaches and tiredness. Blisters can form around the mouth, under the nose and on the tongue at this time.
Management involves reducing the flu-like symptoms with over-the-counter cold and flu medications and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, for fever relief, as well as drinking plenty of fluids and getting ample rest. Applying moisture and topical medicine to the blisters can also help.
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