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How To Decrease Fever In Children?

Hi doctors, can you tell me what is the proper sponging for children with high fever, I know tepid sponging all over the body and cold compress over the forehead, how about the idea of giving shower on the head specifically? thank you and more power.
Tue, 11 Aug 2015
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Hi Dear, I had gone through your question and understand your concern.You can use any physical methods to decrease temperature-shower with warm water,tub,fan, cover body with wet sheet, give plenty of hot water.
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How To Decrease Fever In Children?

Hi Dear, I had gone through your question and understand your concern.You can use any physical methods to decrease temperature-shower with warm water,tub,fan, cover body with wet sheet, give plenty of hot water. Hope I answered your question.If you have more questions,then don t hesitate to call us.I am always happy to help