Home Remedies: Fighting a fever - Mayo Clinic News Network
2017年7月21日 · Has a fever after being left in a hot car. Seek medical care immediately. Has a fever that lasts longer than three days (in children age 2 and older). Appears listless and has poor eye contact with you. Ask your child's doctor for guidance in special circumstances, such as a child with immune system problems or with a pre-existing illness.
Home Remedies: Coping with cold sores - Mayo Clinic News …
2017年1月20日 · Cold sores — also called fever blisters — are a common viral infection. They are tiny, fluid-filled blisters on and around your lips. These blisters are often grouped together in patches. After the blisters break, a crust forms over the resulting sore. Cold sores usually heal in two to four weeks without leaving a scar. […]
Home Remedies: Cold remedies that work - Mayo Clinic News …
2018年12月5日 · A cold remedy used in many cultures, taking in warm liquids, such as chicken soup, tea, or warm apple juice, might be soothing and might ease congestion by increasing mucus flow. Add moisture to the air. A cool mist vaporizer or humidifier can add moisture to your home, which might help loosen congestion.
Home Remedies: Suffering with stomach flu - Mayo Clinic News …
2019年9月25日 · Before we get to the remedy, here’s the reality: There’s no such thing as "stomach flu." "'Stomach flu’ is a misnomer," says Dr. Cindy Kermott, a Mayo Clinic preventive medicine physician. "It is just a common term for a viral gastroenteritis. And everyone has probably had it — when you have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea." Dr. Kermott says flu settles […]
Home Remedies: Struggling with stomach flu - Mayo Clinic News …
2016年12月30日 · What some people commonly refer to as stomach flu is also known as viral gastroenteritis. It's an intestinal infection marked by watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea or vomiting, and sometimes fever. The most common way to develop viral gastroenteritis is through contact with an infected person or by ingesting contaminated food or water. If you're […]
What steps can I take to treat a minor burn at home?
2019年7月3日 · Burns are tissue damage that results from heat, overexposure to the sun or other radiation, or chemical or electrical contact. Burns can be minor medical problems or life-threatening emergencies. The treatment of burns depends on the location and severity of the damage. Sunburns and small scalds can usually be treated at home. Deep or widespread […]
What can I do to help a baby with teething pain?
2017年2月10日 · Many parents suspect that teething causes fever and diarrhea, but researchers say this isn't true. Teething can cause signs and symptoms in the mouth and gums — but not elsewhere in the body. What's the best way to soothe sore gums? If your teething baby seems uncomfortable, consider these simple tips: Rub your baby's gums.
Home Remedies: Self-help for sinusitis - Mayo Clinic News Network
2017年9月6日 · Lifestyle and home remedies These self-help steps can help relieve sinusitis symptoms: Rest. This will help your body fight infection and speed recovery. Drink fluids, such as water or juice. This will help dilute mucous secretions and promote drainage. Avoid beverages that contain caffeine or alcohol, as they can be dehydrating. Drinking alcohol can also worsen …
7 tips to combat viral upper respiratory illness
2016年12月7日 · The next time you go to see your health care provider for an upper respiratory illness — a cough or cold — don't assume you'll get a prescription for an antibiotic. “Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, and won't help viral illnesses like colds, flu and most sore throats,” says Emily […]
Home Remedies: Suffering from swimmer’s ear - Mayo Clinic …
2017年5月19日 · At-home preventive treatment. If you know you don't have a punctured eardrum, you can use homemade preventive eardrops before and after swimming. A mixture of 1 part white vinegar to 1 part rubbing alcohol may help promote drying and prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi that can cause swimmer's ear.