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What are some alternative treatments that can comfort measles patients?
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Some specific alternative treatments to soothe patients with measles include the Chinese herbs bupleurum and peppermint (Mentha piperita ), as well as a preparation made from empty cicada (Cryptotympana atrata) shells.
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What are some alternative treatments to soothe the itch of the measles rash?
The itchiness of the rash can be relieved with witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana ), chickweed (Stellaria media ), or oatmeal baths.
What comfort treatment can be provided to a measles patient?
A cool-mist vaporizer may help decrease the cough. Patients should be given a lot of liquids to drink, in order to avoid dehydration from the fever.
How many measles patients who develop encephalitis die?
Many patients (about 5-15%) develop other complications.
How is measles treated in alternative medicine?
There are a variety of general measures that can be taken to treat measles and help the patient feel more comfortable.
Can your daughter catch measles even though she has had her two doses of the MMR vaccination?
It is not likely that your daughter will get measles if she had two doses of MMR. Patients exposed to measles but who have a history of completing the MMR series do not need special care, treatment, or monitoring.
What portion of of those with measles will develop encephalitis?
Although only 1 in 1,000 patients with measles will develop encephalitis, 10-15% of those who do will die, and about another 25% will be left with permanent brain damage.
What is a sentence for the word immunize?
Doctors and medical professionals immunize patients to protect them from diseases and conditions such as measles, mumps, and polio.
Can you get blisters with German measles?
you can in measles you can in measles
What is the singular of measles?
The singular of "measles" is "measles." The word does not change whether it is singular or plural.
Is measles an deficiency disease?
Measles is not a deficiency disease. Measles is caused by measles virus. This is an infectious disease.
What is the plural form of measles?
Measles is the plural form of the disease measles.
How do you use the word measles in a sentence?
We had to cancel the party because she had measles. Measles is not something fun to have. He was sick with measles.
