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How to reduce fever at home? There are several ideas you can try before doctor's examination.
There are several ways to reduce high fever at home.
If your temperature is getting higher and has crossed 38 degrees of Celsius you should start reducing it. How to do it?
Calf compresses
Soak two towels in cold water and wrap your calves in them tightly. Then, cover the calves with dry towel and keep the rest of your body under a blanket of a duvet. Leave it for 10 minutes. Repeat the whole procedure until the fever is reduced.
Perspiratory tea
Put the lime flowers, black elder into the glass and cover with boiling water. Cover it for 10 minutes, strain and drink 3 cups a day.
Antifebrile drink
Take a teaspoon of dried meadowsweet or willow bark and cover with boiling water. Brew it for 5-10 minutes and strain. Drink for 2-3 cups a day.
Caution!
If the fever remains high, reaches 40 degrees of Celsius or affects a child, contact the doctor as fast as possible.
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2008-07-31 10:32:36 ,
Updated:
2008-07-31 10:40:14
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