A fever boosts the immune system

Fever is the body's natural response when an illness or condition, but according to new research, high body temperature can also help our immune system work better and harder against the infected cells . Researchers at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute published the results of their study in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology . "Have a fever may be uncomfortable, but this study and others show that a fever is part of an effective immune response," said John Wherry, Ph.D., a statement of the publication. Before, researchers thought that the fever worked to prevent the multiplication of harmful microbes, Wherry said. But "this new report suggests that the immune system could be temporarily improved when our temperatures are rising to the point of fever, "he said in his statement. In any case, noted that these findings should only help us understand how to treat a mild fever, and not those that are dangerously high. An adult probably has a fever when the temperature is above 99 - 99.5 ° F (37.2 - 37.5 ° C ), depending on the time of day. According to the National Institutes of Health , many babies and children develop high fevers with minor viral illnesses.

Although fever is a sign to us that you could be having a battle in the body, the fever is fighting for the person and not against them. brain damage usually do not occur as a result of fever, unless it is over 42 º C (107.6 ° F). Untreated fevers caused by infection will seldom exceeds 40.5 ° C (105 ° F), unless the child is overdressed or trapped in a hot place. If the fever is mild and does not have any other problems, the person does not need treatment. Drink fluids and rest will suffice. If you or your child is uncomfortable with fever, vomiting, dehydrated or not sleeping well, taking steps to lower the temperature, but remember that the goal is to reduce the fever, not eliminate it.