As lower the temperature in a child or adult

Immediately recall: the temperature - is often good. If it is raised, it means that the body fights infection attacked him. And do not disturb him in the right case. Sometimes, however, the struggle becomes too active.

If the temperature is abovePrincipal of children antipyretics 38,5 ° C or below, but you do not feel well, it must beat down.

As lower the temperature

That is the conventional algorithmFever: First aid temperature reduction.

1. Lie

During the movement of the body temperature rises. Therefore, allow yourself to relax and comfortably Arrange in bed.

2. Undress naked or wear as much as possible an easy breathable clothing

The body should sweat, and perspiration - actively evaporate from the skin surface: it is this process provides an efficient natural cooling.

If you chills, Take cover and light again breathable blanket.

3. drink more

When the body is actively sweating fever. On the one hand, this is good, because the sweat cools. On the other - bad: the body loses moisture. The less the moisture, the worse thermoregulation. In addition, dehydration hits the overall health, that's for sure you will not need during illness.

To prevent dangerous loss of water, try to drink as much as possible - water, tea, juice, fruit drink... And watch out for the well-being: dry mouth, lips, rare urination, urine is dark in color - all these are signs of dehydration in which water is necessary to to push.

If you pour a liquid hard glasses, drink rehydron (follow the instructions), or a sports drink, isotonic (Such liquid contains important for the metabolism and functioning of the nervous system electrolytes that are lost when intensive sweating).

4. Take nonprescription pain reliever

Best of all - on the basis of paracetamol. Ibuprofen is also acceptableandm, but it does have contraindications. So, it can not accept children under the age of 6 months. Furthermore, it may worsen the condition, if the temperature caused by such a disease as chickenpoxNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use and the risk of severe skin and soft tissue complications in patients with varicella or zoster disease.

If there are no contraindications, and paracetamol did not load (temperature after an hour and a half after its reception has not decreased), it is possible to take further based agent ibuprofen.

5. Put a cold compress on your forehead or rub the body with a wet sponge

Enough hour of cooling water treatments to body temperature significantly decreasedComparison of Cold Water Sponging and Acetaminophen in Control of Fever Among Children Attending a Tertiary Hospital in South Nigeria. However, then fever returns.

To prevent this, take paracetamol or ibuprofen, as long as they do not take effect, reduce the temperature of the compression and wiping.

As it is impossible to force down temperature

The following methods, unfortunately, prevalent. But that they become less harmful. Here's what you can notFirst Aid: Fever do in any case.

• Giving aspirin to children under 14 years. This medication can causeReye's syndrome dangerous complication associated with swelling of the liver and brain (Reye's syndrome).
• Rub body with cold water or an alcohol and vinegar. Especially if it is about the child. In the evaporation of the alcohol gets into the respiratory tract, and in addition, it can be absorbed through the skin - all of which can cause alcohol poisoning. As for vinegar, there is the risk of getting skin burn.
• Immerse the burning man in a cold bath without consulting a doctor. Sudden temperature changes can cause vasospasm, which will worsen, not improve the condition.

When it is necessary to urgently seek help

ImmediatelyTreating Fever in Children call for an ambulance, or at least get a general practitioner consultation (by phone or any other available means), if:

• The temperature rose above 40 ° C and you can not shoot down it.
• Fever accompanied by repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
• obvious signs dehydration.
• At high temperature, no sweating.
• Fever accompanied by severe headache and / or confusion.
• Fever accompanied by rash or bruising of any kind.
• There are problems with breathing.
• Numb neck, it is difficult to tilt your head.
• convulsions appeared.