title: [How do people perceive fever and what is done for it?].
abstract: The perception of fever has changed throughout history. Fever is a common symptom, and nowadays antipyretics are widely used. However, our knowledge of layman's perception of fever and self-care is rather limited. Unfounded parental concern of fever in children ("fever phobia") has not been found in Nordic studies. However, the findings indicate a need for more definite and consistent information on fever and fever management, including self-medication. This is a joint challenge to primary health care workers and local pharmacists.
authors.affiliation: Institutt for farmakoterapi, Oslo Universitet.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Eskerud
mesh_terms: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005334:Fever / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D010465:Perception; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods*; D012651:Self Medication
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
vernacular_title: Hvordan oppfatter mennesker feber og hva gjør de?