Question 1

where is the right place to put cold towel on the child in order to reduce the fever ?

Accepted Answer

Luke warm water: Depending on the age of the child, you are better off having the child take a lukewarm bath, rather than a cold cloth on one part of the body.

Question 2

is it better to put hot or cold towel on forhead when you have a fever?

Accepted Answer

See details: Cold compress is better but tylenol (acetaminophen) is better than either of these options.

Question 3

is is feed a cold or a fever?

Accepted Answer

What are you asking?: There is a saying "feed a cold and starve a fever", but this has little scientific meaning or benefit.

Question 4

can you have a fever with a cold?

Accepted Answer

Fever: Yes. You probably have a viral illness. Usually last 1-4 days.

Question 5

what is the perfect pill for fever and cold?

Accepted Answer

See below: There is no "magic bullet" for any illness.  This is part of the western civilization's false belief pattern that has been perpetuated by the pharmaceutical companies that there is magic in drugs.  Medicine is an art and requires many disciplines.  The best treatment for most illnesses is common sense medicine, treating the symptoms supportively.

Question 6

what is the sign of colds and fever at night?

Accepted Answer

Cold and fever: The sign of a cold and fever is the same as in the day except that one becomes more cognizant of the symptoms because one is not as preocvupied at night as he is in the day.

Question 7

do colds have fever of 100.1 or 100.2 in adults?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's not unusual to run a low grade fever with a cold. Acetominophen or ibuprofen can help with fever and aches. Make certain you drink plenty of fluids, too. Thanks for trusting healthTap!

Question 8

when i have a fever should i cover up if i'm cold?

Accepted Answer

NO, DO OPPOSITE.: WHEN YOU HAVE FEVER, IT IS IMPORTANT TO TAKE MEASURES TO COOL YOUR BODY. THIS INCLUDES TO EXPOSE BODY TO COOL AIR, COLD SHOWER OR USING ICE INSTEAD OF COVERING IT.

Question 9

how we keep our body safely during cold, fever time?

Accepted Answer

Drink .: Drink plenty of fluids especially water, eat to keep your energy up, and get plenty of rest.

Question 10

why my last 2 colds have given me a fever when sick?

Accepted Answer

Can happen.: Cold can be from various reasons like allergies, vasomotor rhinitis, and infections. If the cause is infection then fever is likely. Fever is either absent or a   low grade with most of the virus infections, except with viruses like flu. If a bacterial infection is involved on top of the cold then fever can be high.

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What is the perfect pill for fever and cold?

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