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.
The itchiness of the rash can be relieved with witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana ), chickweed (Stellaria media ), or oatmeal baths.
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.
Many patients (about 5-15%) develop other complications.
There are a variety of general measures that can be taken to treat measles and help the patient feel more comfortable.
During the early 1800s, there were no vaccines or antiviral treatments for measles, so overcoming the illness primarily relied on supportive care. Patients were advised to rest, stay hydrated, and manage symptoms like fever with herbal remedies and dietary adjustments. Isolation was also important to prevent the spread of the disease. Many individuals relied on traditional medicine and community support to recover from measles during this period.
Chickenpox, measles, and shingles can compromise the efficacy of certain medical treatments, particularly those involving immunosuppression, such as chemotherapy and organ transplants. These viral infections may lead to severe complications in immunocompromised patients, increasing the risk of secondary infections and systemic complications. Additionally, the presence of these infections can delay or alter treatment plans, affecting patient outcomes. Vaccination is vital to mitigate these risks and protect vulnerable populations.
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.
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.
Doctors and medical professionals immunize patients to protect them from diseases and conditions such as measles, mumps, and polio.
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I thought measles was already the singular word. For example, "He has measles." Measles is already plural as well. For example, "They all have measles."
Measles is not a deficiency disease. Measles is caused by measles virus. This is an infectious disease.