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This is an idiom that is no longer considered good medicine. It comes from a culture from long ago before we understood pathogens, disease, and our immune systems.
When you are ill with a cold, other upper respiratory infection, and/or fever, eat sensibly when you are hungry and stop when you are satisfied. Drink plenty of liquids. Rest in bed. Treat the symptoms with over-the-counter medicines. Ask your pharmacist for product recommendations for your specific symptoms.
Don't rely on this old saying as medical advice.
What else can I help you with?
Is it true that you should starve a fever and feed a cold?
No, it is not true that you should starve a fever and feed a cold. It is important to stay well-nourished and hydrated when you are sick, regardless of whether you have a fever or a cold. It is recommended to listen to your body and eat nutritious foods to help support your immune system during illness.
When was Cold Fever created?
Cold Fever was created in 1995.
If you have a fever should you eat lots of food or stop eating?
The old adage is "Feed a fever, starve a cold", so if you believe this, you should eat a lot. Edited Question if you eat a lot in a fever you'll will have nausea or vomiting
What is the duration of Cold Fever?
The duration of Cold Fever is 1.42 hours.
When do you get a fever?
when its cold
When you have a fever should have a hot or cold shower?
A cold shower will help to bring down a fever.
What is an ague?
An ague is an acute fever, the cold fit which sets off the fever, or a state of chill, as if with cold.
Is fever a friend or a foe?
foe fever is a cold and disease.
Can dengue fever mother feed her baby?
No she can not.
Can you get a fever from somebody?
No you cant that is so not true unless somebody got a cold and u catched the cold and get a fever!!
Can I play soccer with a cold fever?
if you want to put germs and barf on the ball be my guest
Can scarlet fever cause breathing pain in cold weather?
Can scarlet fever cause breathing pain in cold weather
