Question 1

what should someone do to bring down a fever without medicine?

Accepted Answer

Get in cold water: A fever will come down without even tylenol (acetaminophen) if you get in cold water still a fever over 102 in a young child and one over 103.5-104 at any age needs medical attention.

Question 2

can medicines like fentanyl or dilaudid bring down a fever?

Accepted Answer

No: Generally, unless you get some sweating as a side effect there would not be any point in taking any opioid for a fever. Tylenol (acetaminophen) or any of the nsaid's are effective at reducing fever. If there isn't any response you need to seek medical attention.

Question 3

can cold wash cloth bring down a fever temperture?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A moist cloth at room temperature may aid in reducing fever, particularly if rubbed on the skin vigorously.  But this is only a temporary expedient.  There is seldom a need to reduce fever unless it is producing cardiovascular compromise or making the person feel unbearably uncomfortable.

Question 4

do i need to take tylenol (acetaminophen) to bring down a fever lingering around 101 degree? i'm 4 weeks pregnant.  what temp is unsafe for the baby?

Accepted Answer

Call your OB: I would call your OB as they need to know about your elevated temperature and see if they want to see you.

Question 5

how to bring down a toddlers fever?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Fever is part of the normal body immune response that increases heart rate &amp; breathing to circulate immune factors, white cells and oxygen. There is no data that it harms a kid. If the illness is one that features low grade fever it may need to just run its course. A cool rag on the forehead &amp; chilled fluids can comfort the kid. If the level spooks you try an ibuprofen product.

Question 6

how do i bring the child's fever down?

Accepted Answer

Fever:  Acetaminophen is one approach. It can be used along with tepid bath if needed.

Question 7

whats the best way to bring down your child's fever?

Accepted Answer

Fever: Fever is a generally beneficial response to infection and helps to fight the infection.  The only reasons to reduce fever are that the individual is patently uncomfortable with the fever, or that their heart or lungs cannot tolerate it, or that the fever has reached heights in a child which place them at risk of seizures (>105).  You can use tepid washcloth baths, low dose pediatric tylenol, (acetaminophen) etc.

Question 8

how to bring my 11 month babys fever down naturally?

Accepted Answer

Ignore it: Fever is a natural body response to illness that increases pulse rate. This speeds up the natural circulation of healing factors. Most infants with mild fevers do not need treatment &amp; treatment in theory can lengthen the illness. Only when fever interferes with fluid intake &amp; feeding would I consider treatment a benefit. In many cases it can be ignored &amp; will pass in minor illness.

Question 9

my daughter has a 102 fever what can i do to bring it down?

Accepted Answer

Fever Reducer: Your daughter's age? NSAIDs and acetaminophen at the right dose can bring the fever down. Adjusting the room temp., dressing down &amp; cool liquids may be all that your child needs. First consideration though should be to determine the reason for the fever. Fever can be helpful in helping the body fight infection with proper hydration. If prolonged fever or child looks ill consult a pediatrician.

Question 10

6mth old had shots yesterday,  today she has a 100.4 degree fever what can i give her to help bring it down? anything else i need to watch for?

Accepted Answer

Ok: Fever in a  6 month old that is otherwise doing well can  be treated with Tylenol (acetaminophen) alternating with Motrin each every 6 hours . You can stagger it to every 3 hours switch to the other medicine so you can have a good chance of getting the fever down. Cold compresses to the body can help as well. Notify you pediatrician this is happening so they can see you soon. Seizures can happen so be wary

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