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How To Manage Fever In Children? | Cold Water Sponging is Good | video

June 10, 2020June 9, 2020 by Dr Prasoon

The very first thing that you notice would be a slight rise in temperature on child’s forehead. Then the suspicion of a fever starts to grow in your mind. You will then try to confirm the fever by touching the neck, hands, and the torso of your child. Oh god! poor kid is having a fever. But how much? You’ll need a thermometer for measuring the temperature and once you confirm the severity of fever, you can do things at home which can help in reducing fever and preventing the risks associated with it. The simple measures which can be done at home to reduce fever is not just confined to giving the child fever reducing medications like Acetaminophen (Paracetamol), there are other important steps to follow when taking care of a child with fever. In this article we will be discussing about the most common ailment in the world, FEVER. And since it is difficult to manage fever in children when compared to adults, let us focus more on the home care management of fever in children.

Recording temperature using digital thermometers when you have a fever – Video

September 2, 2019 by Dr Prasoon

When you or someone in your family has a fever, recording the temperature at home goes a long way in helping you manage the fever without visiting a hospital. Managing fever in children is a skill and you should know some basic facts about fever before you can do it. That is why I have … Read moreRecording temperature using digital thermometers when you have a fever – Video

Some Useful Home Remedies for Cough & Cold

June 15, 2019June 15, 2019 by Dr Prasoon

Monsoons are back in Kerala & it’s raining heavily for the last couple of days now. Hopefully, it doesn’t flood this time! This rainy season when most persons catch a common cold and take sick leave from their work just because of the nasty flu. In this article, I will tell you some useful home … Read moreSome Useful Home Remedies for Cough & Cold

The Deadly Dengue Fever & How to stay clear from it

July 21, 2018July 20, 2018 by Dr Prasoon

Dengue is a common term one can hear in India particularly with the onset of the monsoon. This year also the number of persons diagnosed with Dengue Fever has increased dramatically compared to the last year especially in states like Punjab Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Dengue Fever is emerging as a major public health issue … Read moreThe Deadly Dengue Fever & How to stay clear from it

Braun digital forehead thermometer Review

September 6, 2016September 2, 2016 by Dr Prasoon

A thermometer is a must-have device in every home. No one escapes a “fever” once in a while and recording the body temperature is the first step in managing any kind of fever at homes. The use of thermometers becomes more evident when there are kids in your houses. So, which thermometer should you buy? … Read moreBraun digital forehead thermometer Review

How to use different types of Thermometers?

June 15, 2016June 15, 2015 by Dr Prasoon

Braun ear thermometer Braun digital forehead thermometerFever is one of the most common ailment that we have to face in our lives. The experience becomes unforgettable when our children suffers from a high grade fever.

Managing fever in Children at home is one of the essential things that every parent has to learn. Measuring the body temperature is a crucial step of fever management.

As you all know, thermometers are the devices which we use to measure the body temperature. There are many types of thermometers available in the market and in this article we shall see how to use a thermometer properly to measure the body temperature. Additionally we will have a look at the pros and cons of the different types of clinical thermometers. This article will help you make a decision on which type of thermometer to buy. So, let’s get started.