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Fever Treatment at Home: What to Do, What Not to Do & Myths | Dr Navneet Arora | FO451 Raj Shamani

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Dec 27, 2025
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Navneet Arora
Dr. Navneet Arora, known as 'the Fever Doctor', shares his expert insights on fever management and infectious diseases. He explains why antibiotics are often overprescribed and discusses the importance of symptomatic treatments. The difference between fever, viral illness, and infection is clarified, alongside practical tips for monitoring fevers at home. Dr. Arora debunks common myths about fevers and highlights the role of nutrition in immunity. He also offers advice on essential vaccinations and cautions against common fever mistakes.
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ADVICE

Don't Reflexively Prescribe Antibiotics

  • Avoid routine antibiotics for short seasonal fevers unless bacterial infection is suspected or confirmed.
  • If you give empirical antibiotics, support them with follow-up investigations and finish a justified full course.
INSIGHT

Use Disease Natural History To Guide Care

  • Natural history matters: many viral illnesses run a predictable 5–7 day course before resolving.
  • Use that timeline to monitor and decide when investigations or escalation are needed.
INSIGHT

Fever Is A Symptom, Not The Illness

  • Fever is a symptom indicating the body's set point has been raised, not a disease itself.
  • Treat the underlying disease rather than fever alone whenever possible.
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