Is it a good idea to put a moderatly cold tower on my forehead when I've got cold and fever?


Question:
I have used to put a moderately cold towel on my forehead and rub my face with it when I've got cold and flu and my body temperature is above 40C and it feels good.

Is this a good habit? Does it help me recover sooner?

Answers:
It will help keep a fever down. It will help you feel better for the moment, but no, it won't help you recover significantly sooner.
It is good because it takes the fever down, but if you have cold symptoms with fever is most likely the flu. Take a lukewarm bath, and drink some tea with honey and a shot of rum. Then go to bed, stay in bed as long as you are not working, get all the rest you can. If you have young kids, hire a babysitter for a few hours so you can get extra rest.
It is OK.
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