Monday, March 10, 2008

A fever isn't an illness

doctor, i have a fever; and sore throat, cough, muscle aches....
  1. a fever isn't an illness itself, but it's usually a sign that something out of the ordinary is going on in your body. Fevers aren't necessarily bad. In fact, fevers seem to play a key role in helping your body fight off a number of infections.... (mayoclinic.com)
  2. have a sore throat, a dry cough, tiredness, mild headaches or muscle aches? hmm...then may have a cold of flu.
  3. to treat your cold and flu symptoms
  • get plenty of rest, especially while you have a fever.
  • stop smoking and avoid secondhand smoke, which can make cold symptoms worse ( is alright, i wasn't a smoker).
  • drink lots of fluids like water and clear soups. fluids help loosen mucus. fluids are also important because they help prevent dehydration.
  • avoid alcohol (....too bad).
  • gargle with warm salt water a few times a day to relieve a sore throat. throat sprays or lozenges may also help relieve the pain. (familydoctor.org)

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