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In reply to the discussion: Keep this information handy (practical tips for managing COVID-19 from an RN) [View all]wnylib
(23,672 posts)77. By all means then, follow
the advice of your cardiologist who is an expert. I am not.
When I was 8 years old, I caught an "Asian flu" virus going around then (1950s) and my temp went up to 105.6. My mother called our doctor who said to give me an ice bath and children's aspirin (that was before my allergy to it developed) and monitor my temp every15 minutes. If it did not start to drop in 30 minutes, she should take me to the hospital. Whether it was the aspirin or the ice water or both, it worked.
But I have heard that doctors no longer recommend ice baths and say lukewarm water is better. Don't know why.
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htuttle
Mar 2020
OP
I'm going to add with a post of my own tomorrow about pulmonary hygiene. Timely topic.
58Sunliner
Mar 2020
#1
Kicking to save your post in hopes that none of us need this excellent information.
Cracklin Charlie
Mar 2020
#12
Thank you. I would ad a digital thermometer to your list. 101 sick. 103 bad. 105 damage
Midnight Writer
Mar 2020
#19
Also another reminder that people with high blood pressure have had more complications.
flying_wahini
Mar 2020
#36
What's the purpose of a humidifier? I remember my dad had a vaporizer when he was sick.
C Moon
Mar 2020
#43