The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Measles includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.
The first step in getting correct treatment is to get a correct diagnosis. Differential diagnosis list for Measles may include:
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Treatment for measles requires bed rest, relief of symptoms, and droplet isolation throughout the communicable period. Vaporizers and a warm environment help reduce respiratory irritation, and antipyretics can reduce fever. Cough preparations and antibiotics are generally ineffective. I.V. ribavirin has reduced the severity of illness in adults. Therapy must also combat complications.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Therapy consists of bed rest, relief of symptoms, and respiratory isolation throughout the communicable period. A vaporizer and a warm environment can reduce respiratory irritation, and an antipyretic can reduce fever; however, cough preparations and antibiotics are generally ineffective. Treatment must also combat complications.
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
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