 |
|
Home >>
Ask a question >>
Health Advice |
|
|
|
Chicken pox infection remedies
hi,i suspect that i have got infected by chicken pox.now how can i prevent it to be communicated to my family members since they would always be around me , treating me?
(18 Feb 2008)
|
(Only for registered users! Login OR Sign Up in just 30 seconds) |
Prevention and Treatment for Chicken Pox
Chicken pox is contagious disease caused by a viral infection. If you are suffering form chicken pox and you want to prevent spread of infection to your family members and other dear ones then you need to take care of your clothing and bedding. Chicken pox is spread through direct contact.
To prevent spread of infection you have avoid any kind of direct contact from your family members. Direct contact includes touching you, using your clothes, sharing the same bedding and touching anything that you use. Even if you cough and sneeze, the air around can catch the virus and transfer to the other member of the family.
So, take good care of yourself if you really wish to prevent your family members from getting the infection.
You can even try fast recovery through the following home remedies:
- Brown vinegar is one of the most effective cures for chicken pox.
- Oatmeal bath is also considered to be a natural and effective cure for relieving itchiness and irritation due to chicken pox.
- Pea water is another useful cure for alleviating irritation and itchiness of the skin.
- Baking soda helps in controlling the itching in chicken pox. Soak a sponge in a glass filled with a blend of water and baking soda. Apply this sponge on the affected area.
- Carrot, coriander and honey are also effective treatments for alleviating irritation and itchiness caused due to chicken pox.
|
|
answered by J on 20 Feb 2008, 11:46:22
|
|
|
|
Read more questions in Health Advice
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
