Friday, July 4, 2008

MEASLES AND SKIN RASHES TREATMENT

MEASLES AND SKIN RASHES
Measles is an acute viral infection characterized by mobilliform eruption with catarrhal inflammation of conjunctiva and air passages.

Water Treatments
1. Give fever sponge bath for fever three times a day.
2. Apply continuous cold compress on the forehead.
3. For cough, give fomentation to the chest and back, 2 times a day.
4. A starch bath to relieve itchiness can be given daily to take the place of sponge bath.
5. Protect the eyes from bright light. Make room dim with curtains on the windows and dim lights at night.