Symptom: Wheezing

What Is Acute Cough? Short-Term Cough, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 6th of May 2026 What Is It? Acute cough is a short-term cough that usually lasts up to 3 weeks. It is commonly caused by temporary irritation, infection, or inflammation affecting the throat or airways. The word acute refers to the duration of the cough, not the type of […]

What Is a Fever? High Temperature, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 9th of May 2026 What Is It? A fever is a higher-than-normal body temperature, usually meaning the body is responding to infection, inflammation, heat exposure, vaccination, or another trigger. In many adults and children, a temperature of around 38°C or above is generally considered a fever. Fever itself is […]