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3. Treatment for Fever, Colds, and Flu

Both acetaminophen and ibuprofen can help treat fever, colds, and flu. Acetaminophen may work better for fever reduction in adults, whereas ibuprofen is better for reducing fever in children. Different factors cause pain in people with colds and the flu. Sinus congestion is due to inflammatory processes which may respond better to ibuprofen. However, muscle aches and fever may respond better to acetaminophen. Deciding between these medications often depends on which symptom is most distressing.

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