Aspirin reduces fever by __________.

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Aspirin belongs to a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Aspirin works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins which are chemicals produced by the body in response to injury or illness. Prostaglandins are responsible for causing pain, fever, and inflammation. In the hypothalamus of the brain, prostaglandins play a role in raising the body's temperature set point during an infection, leading to fever. Aspirin blocks the production of prostaglandins in the hypothalamus, thereby reducing fever.

Aspirin Reduces Fever by __________