Vài Bước Cơ Bản Trị Bệnh Sởi

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   Seek medical attention. Make an appointment with a doctor to receive a proper diagnosis. Describe the symptoms and try to get in for an appointment as soon as possible. Follow any instructions given by the doctor.
   
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   Quarantine the measles. Because it is highly contagious, a person with measles should be kept away from other people, especially young children who have not been vaccinated against the disease yet, and those with compromised immune systems such as the elderly or individuals with HIV.
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   Bring the fever down. Use over the counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Do not use aspirin in children due to the risk of the deadly Reyes' syndrome. Follow the directions on the bottle for the correct dosage and timing. Pain medicine will also help to relieve aches and pains associated with the virus.
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   Rest. Anyone suffering from measles will require a lot of rest to recover. Allow for plenty of sleep and restrict all physical activities.
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   Keep lights dim. People with measles can be sensitive to light. Use heavy curtains on windows and keep overhead lighting off or dim.
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   Use a humidifier. Running a humidifier in the room will keep the air moist and will treat the cough that accompanies the measles virus. If a humidifier is not available, just place a large bowl of water in the room to increase humidity.
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   Keep eyes clean with cotton and water. Conjunctivitis often accompanies measles. Wipe away crustiness from eyes by using a separate cotton ball for each eye. Wipe from the corner of the eye outward.
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   Hydrate. It is important to maintain fluid levels when treating measles. Children especially may be reluctant to eat, but it is important to continually drink water and other clear fluids to keep the body strong enough to fight the infection.