Step1
Take a temperature with thermometer. There are many various types of thermometer available on the market although the older mercury thermometers are more difficult to find nowadays because of the toxic mercury used in them. Paper disposable thermometers are cheap, quick and convenient to use. Place the thermometer under the tongue in the pockets of mouth towards the left or right side of the cheek. Leave the thermometer in place for 3 minutes and them read the temperature.
Step2
Wear comfortable clothing and material for the body to "breathe", like cotton and linen. This allows the body to perspire and the temperature to dissipate more easier. Wear in layers do you can easily take of the clothing according to how you feel.
Step3
Drink lots of fluid and water to replenish the liquid loss due to the fever. Fruit juices and vegetable juices can replace the essential nutrients loss form sweating, vomiting associated with the fever. Beet juice and carrot or orange juices are popular favorites.
Step4
Herbal remedies can be helpful. Use Linden tea which induces sweating to break the fever. One tablespoon of the flowers in one cup of boiling water.
Step5
try Willow bark which in rich in salicylates, aspirin related compound, and helps to reduce fever and pain. Use in tea drinks.
Step6
Use cold compresses for relief from fevers and reduce the body's temperature. Apply the compresses to the forehead, wrist and calves. You casn use gels and cold packs which are kept cold in the frigde and wrpa in cotton flannel before placing on to the body.
Step7
Use a wet sponge and wipe the body and face frequently since evaporation helps to reduce the temperature and accelerate the dissipation of heat. Wring out a sponge and wipe a section of the body at a time keeping the rest of the body covered.
Step8
Usr over the counter medications like NSAIDS, like acetaminophen and aspirin, to reduce fevers and muscle pain and aches. Take acetaminophen if you are allergic to aspirin or have gastrointestinal problems.
Step9
A good way to find relief from shivering from fever is to take a long warm shower. Find ways to reduce stress and relax. Aromatherapy and sleep can help during these times.
Step10
Maintain good ventilation and comfortable temperature in the room. Don't overheat and keep a window slightly open to prevent stuffiness in the air and to allow fresh air into the space. Be careful to avoid drafts. Don't let the room overheat above 65 degree farenheit.
Step11
Sometimes with a fever you don't feel like eating and lose your appetite. That alright for a few days bit keep up with the intake of fluids to prevent dehydration. When you can take food try liquid foods like soups and broth or fruit juices.
Step12
Some organic and herbal teas are helpful for reducing symptoms of fever. Chamomile thyme and linden flower can all help and are available in most health food stores. Thyme has antiseptic properties and chamomile reduces inflammation and linden promotes sweating.
Step13
To help relief muscular aches and pain from fevers a good massage will help to relax the body and help you to sleep.
Step14
ICE is a good way for combating nausea and vomitting during a high fever and keeping the fluid intake to prevent dehydration. A good idea is to make fruit juice ice cubes and place into the freezer until it is needed.
Step15
Sleep and rest is the best way to get over the fever. Also use dim lighting during these times and reduce noise pollution to a minimal to help reduce the level headaches that usually accompany fevers.
