#but the feel-like temperature is 39° (102°F)

[charliethemanticore]

It took this long but I've finally caught the COVID.

[isbeeshy]

I dont want to go to classssssss

I like todays professor a lot

But i dont have ANY motivation to get out of bed and go today

But its only the third week of the semester now i cant keep missing class

And as i say, i actually like the contents of the class and the teacher. I just dont like getting ready to go. Or taking the bus in the scorching heat of 2 PM. I also dont particularly like the people in my class all that much.

I just want to be home painting today. Fuck everything

[lemonade4wanda]

Caring

Wanda Maximoff x reader

Minors dni!! Masterlist°•☆

Summary - when your not feeling your best and Wanda needs someone to care for.

Words - 1.3k

Warnings - NOT PROOFREAD, illness, fever, medication?

A/n - can you tell I'm ill rn?? Srry for disappearing for such a long time again life is a bitch to me rn. I wrote this in two sittings and did not proof read or draft this at all srry lol <3

A/n 2: this is my 3rd time trying to upload this properly I might die if it doesn't do it right this time

Last night, you'd felt the beginnings of some type of cold. A scratchy throat and ever blocked nose beginning to be the only things you could feel. Alas, you ignored the gut feeling that told you to skip training and instead continued on with an extensive two hour workout led by the one and only Steve Rogers. Once done with the workout and shower, you felt better, feeling like you'd kicked that illness and shown it who was boss.. This morning, however, was another story.

Your once vaguely sore throat was now on fire with pain. So dry, it felt like the Sahara. Your nose was nothing more than an accessory at this point, for no matter how much you blew it, stubbornly, it remained blocked. Your arms were in agony aching from the heavy workout yesterday, and you were so worn out that all you could do was lie in bed feeling sorry for yourself.

A few hours went by of you being propped up in bed sickly and barely awake. The sunlight peaked through the closed blinds, creating a small sunbeam onto the bed. If it weren't for the sunbeam, you'd have been still in complete darkness.

About lunchtime, there's a knock on the door, and the voice of the newest avenger sounds from behind it.

"Hey,.. I didn't see you at breakfast or at all for that matter. Are you okay?" Wanda. She'd barely been in the group a couple of months, and she was often quite reclusive despite your attempts to try and include her. However, it did make your heart warm that she was coming to check on you. The only one on the team to have noticed your absence and questioned it.

"I'm just feeling a bit under the weather today." You cough out a nasaly response to her question, a little unsure if she'll be able to hear your raspy voice through the door.

It's quiet for a few moments, and you assume she's left and begin to close your eyes, ready to doze again before your door opens and Wanda's head peers round, looking out curiously. "Your room is nice." She remarks quietly in her Sokovian accent as she looks about, this resulting in a small tired smile from you with all the energy you could muster.

"I was just wondering if you need anything? Have you had any medication or food?" She questions almost immediately, taking your lack of response as an indicator she could come closer.

By the time her words register in your sleepy fever ridden brain, she's already stood above your bed about to put a cold palm adorned with shiny silver rings on your sweaty head. You have to resist the urge to squirm away when she does put her hand down as the cool temperature is such a shock to your body, the way the rings feel against your head is almost jarring and unatural. Not wanting the younger avenger to think you're weak for taking such a hit from the cold. A small smirk on her face as she notices you tense up from the cold feeling.

"You're burning up." She speaks as if this wasn't obvious information. "Pietro used to get like this as a child. I'll look after you." You look up raising a brow at the witch who was now smiling eagerly at you. She wasn't used to being alone, and taking care of you was a way to combat that, and you could really do with the help. Let's be real. Eventually, you manage a weak nod in response while she fluffs up the many pillows on your double bed.

"Friday, can you read y/n's temperature for me? Please." The please is quickly added on at the end as if worried the ai would be upset if she was anything but polite.

"Miss y/n's temperature is 39°c (102 Fahrenheit) in the range of a moderate fever. Drinking lots of water, applying cold compress or showering as well as rest and painkillers could be used to lower this."

A small groan sounds from you at the idea of doing any of these things, which all involve some amount of effort on your part. Wanda, however, seems almost ecstatic at the idea of treating you. Her usual withdrawn personality is gone as she fills up a large glass of water for you.

"I will get you some paracetamol and a cold towel for your head. And then a lemon drink my mother used to make when I was young." The witch lists out her plan step by step as if you were really taking any of it in.

"Sure thing, doctor." You splutter out as your head lolls against the headboard. Maybe it was the fever, but seeing Wanda like this, concerned and caring, was possibly making you burn up more. She giggles softly at the comment and leaves the room to let you sip your water while she's gone. The water is heavenly, and it makes you wonder why you didn't think to get any yourself as you were now feeling like you hadn't drunk in days.

Wanda's return is much appreciated by you and shown with a dopey grin on your face. She smiles back as she places two chalky tablets down on the table alongside a homemade drink made of squeezed lemon juice, syrup, and ginger tea. Next, she places the cool compress onto your forhead, hence with you let out a loud sigh of relief, earning a toothy grin from the Sokovian woman.

"Now take the tablets and have your drink." She practically orders you like a mother.

"You're very bossy for someone so quiet." You mumble back but do exactly as she says, taking the tablets with your water, trying not to make a face at the taste of the tablets and drinking the homemade remedy she'd made for you.

"If I wasn't bossing you around, you'd still be lay on your bed, not taking that fever down."

"Touché." You roll over having given up on the argument you'd clearly not win in this state, something to be saved for when you were feeling better.

"That's it, huh? You gonna turn away because you don't enjoy me being right." She jokes. Despite how ill you felt, it was nice to see another side to Wanda. A warmer more inviting side to her.

"No.. I want you to sit with me." You say without thinking. And for a moment, Wanda was glad you'd turned away so you couldn't see her blushed cheeks. You'd invited her into your bed. To be close to her. It's what you wanted. Now was definitely not the time to say she'd dreamed about a time like this, not with you in your state.

"Sure, I'll sit with you, sweetheart." The nickname makes your sick heart flutter even though she probably meant it fully platonically. Well, at least that's what you thought.

The bed dips, and Wanda is sat next to you, her head resting in the headboard as she gazes down at you. You in your half asleep fever state, rest your head on her lap and your arms around her legs. Wanda is for a moment startled by the movements and a little flustered but quickly recovers into trying to soothe your sick self to sleep. Her fingers made their way into your hair, gently massaging small patterns and brushing through it with her painted fingernails. All the while, she hums old lullabies, which all help lull you into a deep still sleep.

"Sleep well, milaya devochka."

[pixelatedraindrops]

Edit thread story of the NDA helping take care of a fever stricken Yuma~ 🌡️

“You’re such a handful… Come. Let’s head back to the agency for you to recuperate.”

Halara escorts a very dizzy Yuma back to base safely lending him their shoulder to lean on. Making sure no Peacekeepers can mess with them. The bright lights of the city aren’t helping his throbbing headache so his eyes remain shut. Halara also picked up the supplies needed from Kanai's shops. (spending their own money in the process no less) They’re still not used to touching Yuma yet so they feel a bit awkward. 💦

“Yuma you’re burning up. And you’re shaking like a leaf. Go sit down and I’ll go and get you a blanket.”

Upon return and Halara’s explanation, Yakou walks over and checks Yuma’s temperature (with the back of his hand) He’s burning and shivering from the fever induced chills. He quickly ushers him to sit down on the sofa he sleeps on. Then he lets him borrow the blanket from his own bed to keep warm. 🧣

"Yuma are you okay? Here, let's check your temperature..."

When Yuma sits down wrapped in Yakou's blanket gripping it tightly still shivering, Kurumi sits right beside him. Although Yakou already checked for a fever, she worries deeply for his state and insists on taking a device reading of his body temperature, using the thermometer Halara bought. When the device is inserted, it turns out to be about 39 degrees (102 degrees f) 🌡️🥵

“Alright Yuma, here's your medicine. Open up, my man. Down the hatch.”

After Kurumi leaves temporarily, Desuhiko sits next to Yuma. He's told by Yakou to give him the liquid medicine that Halara bought earlier. It was a strong fever reducer. After some hesitation, he finally takes it. But it was very strong and bitter. He didn’t like it very much 💀💊

“Here Yuma, I was told that warm soup is always the best if you don’t feel well! This should help to heal you!”

Fubuki cooks and feeds Yuma some nice hot soup from the ingredients that were bought. (Kurumi helps her make it) Even if he doesn’t finish it all, he still enjoys how warm it is with what little he does eat 🥣 It was warm enough to stop his body from shivering.

“This fever is… persistent… What a pain… I wanna die someday…”

Vivia rests in the dark with Yuma after everyone works on cooling him off with ice water. (and ice) due to his fever suddenly spiking later in the night. (rising to nearly 103) So Vivia stays with him until he’s stable. They both end up falling asleep, and Vivia places his cool hand against Yuma’s warm hand. 🤝 They remain this way through the night.

"Sheesh Master, you're so pathetic... Don't worry me like that again. I thought you were a goner for sure..."

Yuma wakes up the next morning with his fever finally broken. Shinigami lays beside him with her ghostly hand over him as if she was hugging him. She mutters something under her breath, and he hears every word. He smiles placing his hand to her form, even though he can't feel it. 👻

He couldn't have been more thankful to have such kind friends

Maybe even a family 💕

~

Yeah, I just wanted to make another edit scenario where the nocturnal found family agency takes care of their frail lil’ trainee needing some help 😷

A different scenario from what happened in my sickfic but similar enough 💕

I love this family so much 🥰 They are perfect.

(Quite happy with how these came out)

[sneeb-canons]

mind’s body is usually cold (his skin feels like cold metal temperature) while heart’s body temperature is like mild fever levels (38/39°C, 100/102°F, like the organ). soul is just normal.

Headcanon #40

[monstrousdaughter]

feels like temperature is 39 C (that's 102 F) according to google currently what if i died. what if i died

[swetabhandarkar]

Cough and Cold in Kids: Symptoms and Home Remedies

Coughs and colds are inevitable parts of childhood. While these common illnesses are typically not serious, they can cause significant discomfort. Knowing how to identify symptoms and treat them with effective home remedies can help your child recover more comfortably and quickly. This article will guide you through the symptoms and provide practical home remedies for managing coughs and colds in kids.

Understanding Cough and Cold Symptoms

Recognizing the symptoms of a cough or cold can help you take appropriate action early. Here’s a breakdown of common symptoms to look out for:

1. Runny or Stuffy Nose

A runny or stuffy nose is often the first sign of a cold.

Signs: Your child may frequently wipe their nose or sound congested. Mucus can be clear, yellow, or green and can vary in thickness.

Observation: Look for nasal discharge and frequent nose blowing.

2. Cough

Coughs can be dry (non-productive) or productive (with mucus).

Signs: Your child may have coughing fits, particularly at night, or a persistent cough during the day.

Observation: Listen for the type of cough and note if it disrupts sleep or daily activities.

3. Sore Throat

A sore throat can accompany a cough or cold, making swallowing painful.

Signs: Your child might complain of throat pain, especially when swallowing, or refuse to eat and drink.

Observation: Check for redness or swelling in the throat.

4. Sneezing

Sneezing is a common way the body expels irritants.

Signs: Frequent sneezing fits, often accompanied by a runny nose.

Observation: Note the frequency of sneezing and if it triggers other symptoms like runny eyes.

5. Fever

Fever often accompanies colds and can be low-grade or higher in some cases.

Signs: Your child might feel warm to the touch, have flushed cheeks, or experience chills.

Observation: Use a thermometer to check for elevated temperature.

6. Fatigue and Fussiness

Illness can make your child feel more tired and irritable than usual.

Signs: Increased napping, less interest in play, and crankiness.

Observation: Note changes in energy levels and mood.

7. Headache and Body Aches

Your child might experience general discomfort or pain, often associated with fever or congestion.

Signs: Complaints of head or body pain, reluctance to move, or holding the head.

Observation: Look for signs of discomfort or pain, particularly in the head and neck area.

8. Loss of Appetite

A reduced interest in eating can occur due to a sore throat or general malaise.

Signs: Skipping meals, eating less, or rejecting favorite foods.

Observation: Monitor eating habits and encourage small, frequent meals.

When to Seek Medical Attention

While most coughs and colds can be managed at home, certain symptoms warrant a visit to the doctor:

1. High Fever

Signs: A fever above 102°F (39°C) lasting more than two days, or any fever in a child under three months.

Action: Consult your pediatrician if the fever is high or persistent.

2. Difficulty Breathing

Signs: Rapid breathing, wheezing, or labored breathing.

Action: Seek immediate medical attention if your child struggles to breathe.

3. Persistent Cough

Signs: A cough that lasts more than two weeks or progressively worsens.

Action: See a doctor to rule out conditions like asthma or pneumonia.

4. Ear Pain

Signs: Complaints of ear pain, pulling at the ears, or discharge.

Action: Visit your pediatrician to check for ear infections.

5. Severe Sore Throat

Signs: Intense throat pain, difficulty swallowing, or refusal to eat or drink.

Action: Consult a doctor to rule out strep throat or other infections.

6. Signs of Dehydration

Signs: Dry mouth, no tears when crying, and reduced urine output.

Action: Increase fluid intake and seek medical advice if symptoms persist.

7. Unusual Symptoms

Signs: Persistent vomiting, rash, or extreme irritability.

Action: Consult a healthcare provider to identify any underlying issues.

Effective Home Remedies for Cough and Cold

Home remedies can help soothe your child's symptoms and promote recovery. Here are some tried-and-true methods:

1. Hydration

Keeping your child well-hydrated is essential.

Importance: Fluids thin mucus, soothe the throat, and prevent dehydration.

Tips: Offer water, clear soups, or electrolyte solutions. Avoid sugary or caffeinated drinks.

2. Honey (for Kids Over 1 Year)

Honey is a natural remedy for soothing the throat and reducing coughing.

Importance: Honey can help to calm a cough and ease throat irritation.

Tips: Give a teaspoon of honey before bedtime. Avoid giving honey to children under 1 year due to the risk of botulism.

3. Warm Fluids

Warm liquids can provide comfort and help with congestion.

Importance: Warm fluids ease throat discomfort and keep mucus moving.

Tips: Offer warm water, herbal teas, or clear soups. Ensure drinks are not too hot.

4. Saline Nasal Drops

Saline drops can help clear nasal congestion in younger children who can't blow their noses effectively.

Importance: Saline helps to loosen mucus and clear stuffiness.

Tips: Use a dropper to place a few drops in each nostril and then gently suction with a bulb syringe for infants.

5. Cool-Mist Humidifier

A cool-mist humidifier adds moisture to the air, making it easier for your child to breathe.

Importance: Humid air helps keep nasal passages moist and reduces coughing.

Tips: Place the humidifier in your child's room, especially at night. Clean the humidifier regularly to prevent mold and bacteria buildup.

6. Steam Inhalation

Inhaling steam can help loosen mucus and clear nasal passages.

Importance: Steam helps to reduce congestion and ease breathing.

Tips: Have your child sit in a steamy bathroom or over a bowl of hot water (with supervision). Ensure the water is not too hot to avoid burns.

7. Elevated Head During Sleep

Raising your child’s head while they sleep can help reduce nighttime coughing and congestion.

Importance: Elevation helps to drain mucus and prevent it from pooling in the throat.

Tips: Elevate the head of the mattress or use extra pillows to prop up your child’s head and upper body.

8. Warm Salt Water Gargle

Gargling with warm salt water can relieve a sore throat and reduce inflammation.

Importance: Salt water can help to reduce throat swelling and discomfort.

Tips: Mix half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water. Teach older children to gargle and spit out the mixture.

9. Chest Rubs

Applying chest rubs can provide comfort and help with breathing.

Importance: Chest rubs provide soothing relief for coughing and congestion.

Tips: Use a mild, child-safe chest rub before bedtime. Avoid applying near the mouth or nose.

10. Avoid Irritants

Keeping your child away from irritants can help prevent symptoms from worsening.

Importance: Reducing exposure to irritants like smoke or strong scents helps to minimize symptom severity.

Tips: Maintain a smoke-free environment and avoid strong perfumes or cleaning products.

Preventive Measures

Taking steps to prevent coughs and colds can reduce their frequency and severity:

1. Frequent Handwashing

Encourage your child to wash their hands regularly to prevent the spread of germs.

Importance: Handwashing reduces the spread of viruses and bacteria.

Tips: Teach your child to wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before meals and after coughing or sneezing.

2. Proper Sneezing/Coughing Etiquette

Teach your child to cover their mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing to prevent the spread of viruses.

Importance: Covering coughs and sneezes prevents the spread of germs.

Tips: Show your child how to use a tissue or their elbow to cover their mouth and nose. Dispose of tissues immediately and wash hands afterwards.

3. Avoiding Sick Individuals

Keeping your child away from sick people can help prevent them from catching a cold or cough.

Importance: Limiting exposure to sick individuals reduces the risk of infection.

Tips: Avoid close contact with people who are visibly ill and steer clear of crowded places during cold and flu season.

4. Healthy Diet and Hydration

A balanced diet and adequate hydration support a strong immune system.

Importance: Good nutrition and hydration help the body fight off infections.

Tips: Provide a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and fluids. Avoid.

[catchmewiddershins]

OK here's something that makes me crack up laughing

Whenever I'm reading fics and a character gets ill and gets a temperature - I find their reactions really funny? Because at first they'll be like 'HE'S GOT A FEVER OF SOMETHING FAHRENHEIT' and I'll convert it to Celsius and be like 😐

Like I once read a fic and they were like 'His temperature is 101°' and they'll be a bit worried like oh stay home from school, have some bedrest like I have gone into school with temperatures up to 102° F, done my 7 and a half hour school day and then come home, and only then even realised I had a temperature like I'm going into school if it's under 39°F bcs I'll feel fine

And then just today I was reading a fic and they're like 'her temperature is really high if we can't lower it, things could be bad' or a character going to h o s p i t a l

And then I look what 103.5°F is in Celsius and it's 39.7°C... I've had higher. Several times. At least 3 times I've had higher and I've been in the 39s a lot. HOSPITAL? URGENT?

Maybe I'm just weird OR fic people overreact because I've had a temperature of 41°C (105.8°F) before and I had some medicine and went to bed, if I did go to a doctor it would be a local GP just to clarify that I needed specific medicine and then I took it, put a wet flannel on my face, slept and was woozy and gross for about 3 days...

And it wasn't an emergency I just find fics so weird when this happens like often it won't be a high temperature and they'll all be really worried and I'd have maybe taken the day off school if it was high enough and just watched TV not PANICKED

[the-diagnosis-archive]

Pneumonia

The lungs are made up of small sacs called alveoli, which fill with air when a healthy person breathes. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that may be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. The infection causes the alveoli to become inflamed and fill up with fluid or pus. That can make it hard for the oxygen you breathe in to get into your bloodstream. The symptoms of pneumonia can range from mild to severe, and include cough, fever, chills, and trouble breathing.

Many factors affect how serious a case of pneumonia is, such as the type of germ causing the lung infection, the person’s age, and their overall health. The people most at risk are infants and young children, adults 65 or older, and people who have other health problems. Pneumonia is a leading cause of hospitalization in both children and adults. Most cases can be treated successfully, although it can take weeks to fully recover. Tens of thousands of people in the U.S. die from pneumonia every year, most of them adults over the age of 65. And is the single largest infectious cause of death in children worldwide. Pneumonia killed 808 694 children under the age of 5 in 2017, accounting for 15% of all deaths of children under five years old. Pneumonia affects children and families everywhere, but is most prevalent in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Children can be protected from pneumonia, it can be prevented with simple interventions, and treated with low-cost, low-tech medication and care.

Causes:

Many germs can cause pneumonia. The most common are bacteria and viruses in the air we breathe. Your body usually prevents these germs from infecting your lungs. But sometimes these germs can overpower your immune system, even if your health is generally good. Most germs that cause pneumonia are contagious. This means they can spread from person to person. Pneumonia is classified according to the types of germs that cause it and where you got the infection.

Both viral and bacterial pneumonia can spread to others through inhalation of airborne droplets from a sneeze or cough. You can also get these types of pneumonia by coming into contact with surfaces or objects that are contaminated with pneumonia-causing bacteria or viruses.

 Community-acquired pneumonia

The most common type of pneumonia. It occurs outside of hospitals or other health care facilities. It may be caused by:

Bacteria. The most common cause of bacterial pneumonia in the U.S. is Streptococcus pneumonia. Other type of bacteria that cause pneumonia can be Mycoplasma pneumonia, Haemophilus influenza, Staphylococcus aureus, Legionella pneumophila and Viral pneumonia. This type of pneumonia can occur on its own or after you've had a cold or the flu. It may affect one part (lobe) of the lung, a condition called lobar pneumonia.

Bacteria-like organisms. Mycoplasma pneumoniae also can cause pneumonia. It typically produces milder symptoms than do other types of pneumonia. Walking pneumonia is an informal name given to this type of pneumonia, which typically isn't severe enough to require bed rest.

Fungi. This type of pneumonia is most common in people with chronic health problems or weakened immune systems, and in people who have inhaled large doses of the organisms. The fungi that cause it can be found in soil or bird droppings and vary depending upon geographic location. Some of them being Pneumocystis jirovecii, Cryptococcus species, Coccidioidomycosis, Histoplasmosis, Cryptococcus, and Histoplasmosis species. However, it doesn’t spread from person to person. (in infants infected with HIV, Pneumocystis jiroveci is one of the most common causes of pneumonia, responsible for at least one quarter of all pneumonia deaths in HIV-infected infants.)

 Viruses. Some of the viruses that cause colds and the flu can cause pneumonia. Most commonly caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and sometimes influenza type A or B. Viruses are the most common cause of pneumonia in children younger than 5 years. Viral pneumonia is usually mild. But in some cases it can become very serious.

Hospital-acquired pneumonia

Some people catch pneumonia during a hospital stay for another illness. Hospital-acquired pneumonia can be serious because the bacteria causing it may be more resistant to antibiotics and because the people who get it are already sick. People who are on breathing machines (ventilators), often used in intensive care units, are particularly at risk of developing ventilator-associated pneumonia

 Health care-acquired pneumonia

Health care-acquired pneumonia is a bacterial infection that occurs in people who live in long-term care facilities or who receive care in outpatient clinics, including kidney dialysis centers. Like hospital-acquired pneumonia, health care-acquired pneumonia can be caused by bacteria that are more resistant to antibiotics.

Aspiration pneumonia

Aspiration pneumonia occurs when you inhale vomit, a foreign object, such as a peanut, or a harmful substance, such as smoke or a chemical into your lungs. Aspiration is more likely if something disturbs your normal gag reflex, such as a brain injury or swallowing problem, or excessive use of alcohol or drugs.

Some types of bacteria cause what is known as "atypical" pneumonia, including:

Mycoplasma pneumoniae, a tiny wide-spread bacterium that usually infects people younger than 40 years old, especially those living and working in crowded conditions. The illness is often mild enough to go undetected and is sometimes referred to as walking pneumonia.

Chlamydophila pneumoniae, which commonly causes upper respiratory infections year-round, but can also result in a mild form of pneumonia.

Legionella pneumophila, which causes a dangerous form of pneumonia called Legionnaire's disease. Unlike other bacterial pneumonias, Legionella is not passed from person to person. Outbreaks of the disease have been linked to exposure to contaminated water from cooling towers, whirlpool spas, and outdoor fountains.

These bacteria are referred to as "atypical" because pneumonia caused by these organisms might have slightly different symptoms, appear different on a chest X-ray, or respond to different antibiotics than the typical bacteria that cause pneumonia. Even though these infections are called "atypical," they are not uncommon.

Symptoms:

The signs and symptoms of pneumonia vary from mild to severe, depending on factors such as the type of germ causing the infection, and your age and overall health. Mild signs and symptoms often are similar to those of a cold or flu, but they last longer.

Signs and symptoms of pneumonia may include:

Sharp or stabbing chest pain that gets worse when you breathe deeply or cough

Confusion or changes in mental awareness (in adults age 65 and older)

cough – which may be dry, or produce thick yellow, green, brown or blood-stained mucus (phlegm)

difficulty breathing – your breathing may be rapid and shallow, and you may feel breathless, even when resting

Fatigue

feeling generally unwell

Fever, sweating and shaking chills

loss of appetite

Lower than normal body temperature (in adults older than age 65 and people with weak immune systems)

Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea

rapid heartbeat

Shortness of breath

Less common symptoms include:

coughing up blood (haemoptysis)

headaches

fatigue

feeling sick or being sick

 wheezing

joint and muscle pain

feeling confused and disorientated, particularly in elderly people

Newborns and infants may not show any sign of the infection. Or they may vomit, have a fever and cough, appear restless or tired and without energy, or have difficulty breathing and eating.

When to see a doctor

See your doctor if you have difficulty breathing, chest pain, persistent fever of 102 F (39 C) or higher, or persistent cough, especially if you're coughing up pus. It's especially important that people in these high-risk groups see a doctor:

Adults older than age 65

Children younger than age 2 with signs and symptoms

People with an underlying health condition or weakened immune system

People receiving chemotherapy or taking medication that suppresses the immune system

For some older adults and people with heart failure or chronic lung problems, pneumonia can quickly become a life-threatening condition.

Diagnosis:

Pneumonia can be difficult to diagnose because it shares many symptoms with other conditions, such as the common cold, bronchitis and asthma. To diagnose pneumonia, and to try to identify the germ that is causing the illness, your doctor will ask questions about your medical history, do a physical exam, and run some tests.

Medical history

Your doctor will ask you questions about your signs and symptoms, and how and when they began. To help figure out if your infection is caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi, you may be asked some questions about possible exposures, such as:

Any recent travel

Your occupation

Contact with animals

Exposure to other sick people at home, work or school

Whether you have recently had another illness

Physical exam

Your doctor will listen to your lungs with a stethoscope. If you have pneumonia, your lungs may make crackling, bubbling, and rumbling sounds when you inhale.

Diagnostic Tests

They’ll then give you a physical exam. This will include listening to your lungs with a stethoscope for any abnormal sounds, such as crackling. Depending on the severity of your symptoms and your risk for complications, your doctor may also order one or more of these tests

If your doctor suspects you may have pneumonia, they will probably recommend some tests to confirm the diagnosis and learn more about your infection. These may include:

Blood culture: This test uses a blood sample to confirm an infection. Culturing can also help identify what may be causing your condition.

Chest X-ray: An X-ray helps your doctor look for signs of inflammation in your chest. If inflammation is present, the X-ray can also inform your doctor about its location and extent.

Fluid sample: If your doctor suspects there’s fluid in the pleural space of your chest, they may take a fluid sample using a needle placed between your ribs. This test can help identify the cause of your infection.

Pulse oximetry: A pulse oximetry measures the amount of oxygen in your blood. A sensor placed on one of your fingers can indicate whether your lungs are moving enough oxygen through your bloodstream.

Sputum culture: During a sputum culture, a sample of mucus is collected after you’ve coughed deeply. It’s then sent to a lab to be analyzed to identify the cause of the infection.

If you are considered a high-risk patient because of your age and overall health, or if you are hospitalized, the doctors may want to do some additional tests, including:

CT scan of the chest to get a better view of the lungs and look for abscesses or other complications.

Arterial blood gas test, to measure the amount of oxygen in a blood sample taken from an artery, usually in your wrist. This is more accurate than the simpler pulse oximetry.

Pleural fluid culture, which removes a small amount of fluid from around tissues that surround the lung, to analyze and identify bacteria causing the pneumonia.

Bronchoscopy, a procedure used to look into the lungs' airways. If you are hospitalized and your treatment is not working well, doctors may want to see whether something else is affecting your airways, such as a blockage. They may also take fluid samples or a biopsy of lung tissue. Your doctor will start by taking your medical history. They’ll ask you questions about when your symptoms first appeared and your health in general.

Treatment:

Specific treatments depend on the type and severity of your pneumonia, your age and your overall health. The options include:

Antibiotics. These medicines are used to treat bacterial pneumonia. It may take time to identify the type of bacteria causing your pneumonia and to choose the best antibiotic to treat it. If your symptoms don't improve, your doctor may recommend a different antibiotic.

Cough medicine. This medicine may be used to calm your cough so that you can rest. Because coughing helps loosen and move fluid from your lungs, it's a good idea not to eliminate your cough completely. In addition, you should know that very few studies have looked at whether over-the-counter cough medicines lessen coughing caused by pneumonia. If you want to try a cough suppressant, use the lowest dose that helps you rest.

Fever reducers/pain relievers. You may take these as needed for fever and discomfort. These include drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and acetaminophen (Tylenol, others).

Your doctor may prescribe a medication to help treat your pneumonia. What you’re prescribed will depend on the specific cause of your pneumonia.

Oral antibiotics can treat most cases of bacterial pneumonia. Always take your entire course of antibiotics, even if you begin to feel better. Not doing so can prevent the infection from clearing, and it may be harder to treat in the future.

Antibiotic medications don’t work on viruses. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe an antiviral. However, many cases of viral pneumonia clear on their own with at-home care.

Antifungal medications are used to fight fungal pneumonia. You may have to take this medication for several weeks to clear the infection.

Hospitalization

You may need to be hospitalized if:

You are older than age 65

You are confused about time, people or places

Your kidney function has declined

Your systolic blood pressure is below 90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or your diastolic blood pressure is 60 mm Hg or below

Your breathing is rapid (30 breaths or more a minute)

You need breathing assistance

Your temperature is below normal

Your heart rate is below 50 or above 100

You may be admitted to the intensive care unit if you need to be placed on a breathing machine (ventilator) or if your symptoms are severe.

Children may be hospitalized if:

They are younger than age 2 months

They are lethargic or excessively sleepy

They have trouble breathing

They have low blood oxygen levels

They appear dehydrated

Hospital treatment may include:

intravenous antibiotics injected into a vein

respiratory therapy, which involves delivering specific medications directly into the lungs or teaching you to perform breathing exercises to maximize your oxygenation

oxygen therapy to maintain oxygen levels in your bloodstream (received through a nasal tube, face mask, or ventilator, depending on severity)

Mild pneumonia can usually be treated at home by:

getting plenty of rest

taking antibiotics

drinking plenty of fluids

Your doctor may also recommend over-the-counter (OTC) medication to relieve your pain and fever, as needed. These may include:

aspirin

ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)

acetaminophen (Tylenol)

 If you do not have any other health problems, you should respond well to treatment and soon recover, although your cough may last for some time. It's usually safe for someone with pneumonia to be around others, including family members. But people with a weakened immune system are less able to fight off infections, so it's best they avoid close contact with a person with pneumonia.

For at-risk groups, pneumonia can be severe and may need to be treated in hospital. This is because it can lead to serious complications, which in some cases can be fatal, depending on a person's health and age. Your treatment will depend on the type of pneumonia you have, how severe it is, and your general health.

Take any medications as prescribed by your doctor. If your pneumonia is caused by bacteria, you will be given an antibiotic. It is important to take all the antibiotic until it is gone, even though you will probably start to feel better in a couple of days. If you stop, you risk having the infection come back, and you increase the chances that the germs will be resistant to treatment in the future. Typical antibiotics do not work against viruses. If you have viral pneumonia, your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medication to treat it. Sometimes, though, symptom management and rest are all that is needed.

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i don’t get why people always say this. they’re legit not that different. a celsius degree is only a little less than twice a farenheit degree. “there’s a huge difference between 102 and 104 farenheit” 39 celsius is 102.2 farenheit and 40 celsius is exactly 104. it’s not that weird

like, everyone always makes a big deal about “ohhh in farenheit we use the whole 0 to 100 scale” why does 0 to 100 even matter? is the idea that we shouldn’t go under 0 or we shouldn’t go over 100? isn’t it kind of weird that farenheit has a really arbitrary freezing temperature which is a real thing that matters for people all over the world when it gets cold? i’ve seen people say like “celsius feels weirdly exponential” it’s legitimately just steps of equal size exactly like farenheit is? why does the 100 even matter, isn’t 0 arguably the most important number in the temperature system to focus on? when was the last time you went into negative fahrenheits around where you live?

like you’re not actually doing MATH with degrees, right? you’re just comparing temperatures of the air you learned because you’ve been doing that your whole life, it’s like the difference between whether you think of your height in meters or feet and inches. there’s an arbitrary range that is most commonly encountered and neither system is better or worse for figuring out where you lie in that range because both of them are literally exactly capable of defining a position that you memorize and no one has any trouble memorizing whatever system they use in their country because they’ve just been working with it for so long. of course, meters are better overall cuz theyre easy to convert, but for the specific job of discussing people’s day to day height, its legitimately just a memorization thing on a small range that’d be about the same in any system

with farenheit we think of 70 as room temperature, 50s as chilly, 90 as quite hot, 30 as freezing, and it’s basically just ballparks we memorize at some point. you know what they do with celsius? funnily enough they learn that 0 celsius is freezing, 10 celsius is chilly (50 degrees f), 20 celsius is room temperature (68 degrees), 30 celsius is fairly hot (86 degrees f), and 40 celsius as really hot (104 f). if anything i think celsius is more sensible because i guarantee you i CANNOT tell the difference between one farenheit’s degrees so i think quite a lot of that detail is completely wasted, the numbers are split up more for no reason

celsius is arguably more scentifically based than fahrenheit, which is based on *checks notes* a mistaken attempt to estimate human body temperature and a pool of ice water a guy made a few hundred years ago trying to figure out how cold freezing was. but beyond that i just don’t think it makes sense that we’re constantly saying x system is better or y system is better when at the end of the day it’s literally just about memorizing ballparks and nothing else and both systems work exactly the same way for that

absolutely obsessed with the way Fahrenheit is legitimately a superior temperature measurements for day to day life than celsius (more precise, accessible, and understandable) but ppl refuse to admit to it bc they’re so caught up with the “silly americans refuse to convert to metric” gag

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Same for you, all of them!

(1) Do You Sleep With Your Closet Doors Open Or Closed?

Closed, but not really for any reason.

(2) Do You Have Freckles?

Very vaguely, yes.

(3) Can You Whistle?

No, I’ve stopped trying to learn. I cant do it.

(4) Last Song You Listened To.

Full Power by AC Slater

(5) What Is Your Favourite Colour?

Pretty much and darkish or vibrant blue.

(6) Relationship Status.

Single :C

(7) What Is The Temperature Right Now?

 102 F

(8) Did You Wake Up Cranky?

Nope, I dont think I ever wake up cranky.

(9) How Many Followers?

I dont even know.  Half of them are pornbots.

(10) Zodiac Sign.

Gemini

(11) What Is Your Eye Colour?

Brown!

(12) Take A Vitamin Daily?

Do Monsters count

(13) Do You Sing In The Shower?

Yeppers

(14) What Books Are You Reading?

The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski

(15) Grab The Book Nearest To You, Turn To Page 64, Give Me Line 14.

“...somewhat entertaining.”

(16) Favourite Anime?

HmhmH... Probably FMA.

(17) Last Person You Cried In Front Of?

Probably my sister. I honestly dont even remember the last time I cried. 

(18) Do You Collect Anything?

Toys and games!

(19) What Did You Have For Lunch?

Nothing

(20) Do You Dance In The Car?

Nah

(21) Favourite Animal?

DOGGOS

(22) Do You Watch The Olympics?

Nah

(23) What Time Do You Usually Go To Bed?

Probably around 1 or 2am.

(24) Are You Wearing Makeup Right Now?

I am not. My sister wanted me to put on mascara today though so we shall see.

(25) Do You Prefer To Swim In A Pool Or The Ocean?

OCEAN

(26) Favourite Tumblr Blog?

Honestly just all my friends blogs

(27) Bottled Water Or Tap Water?

Bottled, sadly. The water here tastes horrible. Like drinking a swimming pool.

(28) What Makes You Happy?

Music, people.

(29) Post A Gif Of What You’re Currently Feeling Right Now.

I dont have any gifs D:

(30) Do You Study Better With Or Without Music?

I study better without it but Im not gonna turn it off.

(31) Dogs Or Cats?

Dogs

(32) If You Were A Crayon What Colour Would You Be?

That shitty gray one that no one uses but it somehow is all dull with the paper all ripped up and it has like a bunch of other colors smashed into the ends

(33) PlayStation Or Xbox.

Playstation!

(34) Would You Swim In The Lake Or Ocean?

Ocean,

(35) Do You Believe In Magic?

Nah

(36) What Colour Shirt Are You Wearing?

A gray Fallout shirt

(37) Can You Curl Your Tongue

Yep

(38) Do You Save Money Or Spend It?

Both

(39) Is There Anything Pink Within 10 Feet Of You?

Yeah, some headphones

(40) Do You Have Any Obsessions Right Now?

No not really.  Nothing new, anyways.

(41) Have You Ever Caught A Butterfly?

Nah, I leave them alone. 

(42)Are You Easily Influenced By Other People?

I used to be but Im not anymore. 

(43) Do You Have Strange Dreams?

Yeah...I only remember bits and pieces of them though

(44)Do You Like Going On Airplanes?

Ive never been on one before

(45) Name One Movie That Made You Cry.

A movie has never made me cry before

(46) Peanuts Or Sunflower Seeds?

Sunflower seeds

(47) If I Handed You A Concert Ticket Right Now, Who Would You Want The Performer To Be?

ZAO and Im gonna see them soon.

(48) Are You A Picky Eater?

Not at all.

(49) Are You A Heavy Sleeper?

Depends on how well my meds work that night

(50) Do You Fear Thunder / Lightning?

Hells no, I love it

(51) Do You Like To Read / Write?

I love to read but Im not a writer.

(52) Do You Like Your Music Loud?

YEAH

(53) Would You Rather Carve Pumpkins Or Wrap Presents?

Carve pumpkins.  Im not good at wrapping presents and Ive never carved one before.

(54) Put Your Music On Shuffle, What Is The First Song That Came Up?

I Am the Best by 2NE1 (HA)

(55) What Season Are You In Right Now? (Weather)

Summer

(56)What Are You Craving Right Now?

Affection, quite honestly.

(57) Post A Screenshot Of Your Tumblr Feed.

Its just a picture of like 6 golden retrievers

(58) What Is Your Gender?

Male

(59) Coffee Or Tea?

I dont know.  I like them both the same.

(60) Do You Have Any Homework Right Now? If So, What Is It About?

No homework.  Last day of break. :C

(61) What Is Your Sexuality?

Straight

(62) Do You Make Your Bed In The Morning?

Naw.

(63) Favourite Pokemon?

Cubone and Haunter!

(64) Favourite Social Media?

Tumblr.

(65) What’s Your Opinion On Instagram Stories?

I dont give a shit?

(66) Do You Get Homesick?

Sometimes. Not often though.

(67) Are You A Virgin?

Yeppers

(68) What Shampoo And Conditioner Are You Using Right Now?

Dove

(69) If You Were Far From Home And Needed To Sleep For The Night, Would You Choose To Rent A Crappy Motel Room For $60 Or Sleep In Your Car For Free?

Depends on where I am.  If its a shady place Id take the hotel. If its decently safe Id sleep in my car.

(70) Are Both Of Your Blood Parents Still In Your Life?

Yep!

(71) Whats The Next Movie You Want To See In Theaters?

Deadpool 2

(72) Do You Miss Your Ex?

I dont have an ex.

(73) What Is Your Favourite Quote Right Now?

“If you’re scared to do it, then do it scared”

(74) What Eye Colour Do You Find Sexiest?

I think all eyes are fucking gorgeous but my favorite has dark brown 

(75) Did You Like Swinging As A Child? Do You Still Get Excited When You See A Swing Set?

Swinging is the SHIT.

(76) What Was The Last Thing You Ate?

I havent eaten anything today sooo idk.

(77) What Games Do You Have On Your Phone?

Blendoku 2 (my favorite) and Random Heroes 3

(78) Would You Give A Homeless Person CPR If They Were Dying? Why Or Why Not?

Yeah, why does it matter if theyre homeless?

(79) Been On The Computer For 5 Hours Straight?

Yeah

(80) Stalked Someone On A Social Network?

Nah

(81) Do You Like Meeting New People?

Yes and no? I like learning about people but I dont like the interaction part.

(82) Do You Wear Rings? If You Do, Take A Picture Of Them.

No rings

(83) Do You Sleep With Your Bedroom Door Open Or Closed?

Unless its really hot, I sleep with it closed.

(84) What Are Three Things You Did Today?

Woke up, cleaned a bit, played some games.

(85) What Do You Wear To Bed?

Shorts and a tshirt

(86) List All Of Your Different Beauty Products You Have Right Now.

I dont have any.

(87) Are You A Day Or Night Person?

NIGHT

(88) List All Of Your Video Games On Your Phone, Console Etc.

Fuckin hell, I have too many to list here. 

(89) Tell Me About A Dream That You Had And When It Happened.

One of my favorite dreams was I was working in a dollar store, and like 4 guys with guns ran in and were like robbing the place and I just looked at them and said “why the fuck would you rob a dollar store?” and they just look at me for a few seconds and then shot me. I had it a few years ago.

(90) Favourite Soda Drink?

Dr, Pepper

(91) What Sounds Are Your Favourite?

Pretty much and percussion/clicky noise.

(92) Do You Wear Jeans Or Sweats More?

Jeans.  I dont even have a pair of sweats.

(93) How Do You Look Right Now?

Shitty like usual

(94) Name Something That Relaxes You.

Music

(95) What Tattoo Do You Want?

First one Im getting is a Maximal insignia.

(96) Favourite YouTuber?

Idk man.

Thank you Jana! C:

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Best Home Remedies For Fever

Best Home Remedies For Fever

With winters here, cold and fever are a common health problem with all. Here we discuss how to handle fever through home remedies. 

Symptoms of Fever

A low grade fever occurs when a person’s body temperature reaches 100–102°F (37.8 to 39°C). A high grade fever occurs when a person’s body temperature exceeds 104°F (40°C).

A person with fever may also experience some of these symptoms too.

Sweating

Chills

Headache

Muscle aches

Loss of appetite

Fatigue

Lethargy

A person may also experience febrile seizure due to high fever which shows the following symptoms:

Twitching

Eye Rolling

Stiffness in the arms and legs

Convulsions

Loss of consciousness

Best Home Remedies For Fever For All

For Adults

Drink lots of fluids:

Fever leads to dehydration.Drinking water or an electrolyte replacement drink helps rehydrate the body.

Take lots of rest:

Resting is advised for people with fever to let the body recover as more energy is used to fight infections.

Take a tepid bath:

It is recommended to take a tepid bath instead of cold bath as it helps soothe tired muscles.

Use safe OTC medicines:

Although there are no medications required, but one can take the following over the counter medicines to feel comfortable.

Dress lightly:

People tend to wear a few layers of clothes during fever and add more if they start feeling cold, that must be avoided.

For children and infants

Drinking plenty of fluids:

Children with fever also need plenty of fluids. Some appealing alternatives include, warm chicken broth, flavored jello and diluted fruit juice

Resting:

Children after taking OTC medication may feel more energetic and playful. However, parents or caregivers should ensure proper rest until the fever has passed.

Taking warm baths:

If children are not ready to take a bath, it is recommended to place a warm washcloth instead of rubbing alcohol on the child’s forehead to help soothe the fever.

Taking OTC medications:

Although, there is no need of medicines, yet it can be taken to feel more comfortable. People may consult a doctor to advise appropriate doses.

When to see a doctor

People or children with very high fever including the following symptoms must consult a doctor:

stiffness or pain in the neck

sensitivity to light

rash

dehydration

seizure

Parents should seek medical treatment for a child who:

is under 3 months old and has a fever of 100.4°F or higher

is 3–6 months old and has a temperature of 102.2°F or higher

has a fever that has lasted for more than 5 days

has other signs such as a rash

has symptoms of dehydration, such as sunken eyes, lack of tears when crying

is not eating and seems generally unwell

Although, there is no requirement of medications, but if there is a very high fever. Always check appropriate treatments and dosages with a doctor or pharmacist before administering them to a child or infant.

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Emergency

I’ve discovered as a parent that what I view as an emergency is not always what others view as emergencies. Being late because my toddler woke up as I was waking out the door...not an emergency. Running out of milk, the only thing your Asperger son could ever imagine drinking for breakfast...not an emergency. Your absentminded daughter not telling you a project/test was due until 9:30 at night...not an emergency. But, when my baby is sick...I don’t care that he hasn’t severed a leg and isn’t bleeding, can we please forgo the formalities and get him into a room, with a doctor, Stat?! 

With LRMC, it was going through a metal detector (Stephen was wanded). At All Chiildren’s, even though our doctor called ahead, it was waiting any amount of time (okay it wasn’t that long, but it felt like forever) in the waiting room with a tiny boy, who’s body felt like a iron tool fresh out of the fire. I just remember thinking how his skin was burning my skin, and that my cheeks were flush from his heat. When we did get called back, they kindly fussed at us for letting him have his blanket (its a security blanket for him, for sure) and took his temperature. 39°C. I had no idea what that translated too, but It had been around 102/103°F for days so that was not a shock, but then the questioning starts...What is he in for? How long has the fever lasted? What are his other symptoms? We answered those questions and others to at least 20 different doctors and nurses throughout the night. 

Please know that I’m not complaining. They were great at All Children’s, and we would certainly recommend that hospital and go back if we ever needed to. But remember that I have had no sleep the night before because we were at the ER in Lakeland, then that day I went to work and only caught maybe 30 minutes of Z’s in the clinic before grade verification's. So at this point, I’m just trying to keep it together so we can get this baby some help. 

When we got back to an ER room and finally saw a doctor, we had the lab results from LRMC, but she wanted to run her own labs. They see a lot of Kawasaki patients at All Children's, so it’s not that she didn’t believe he was one, they just wanted to be sure before we really went through the admission process and treatment. So we prepared Shae for another IV port, this time on his right hand, instead of his left. Blood was drawn pretty quickly and the two nurses were great, even though Shae was not having it...he was just so done with everyone messing with him. Reassuring your child takes a lot out of you, especially when you are scared yourself and unsure of what will happen. He was a trooper though, but I fear that the trauma of that night and what would happen later will haunt him for a long time. 

Just think about it. Your a carefree three-year-old, who’s afraid of heights and bugs, but the worst thing that has ever happened to you at this point is falling off the bed. Fast-forward to this ER, where everyone tells you it’s okay, but you feel like crap and everyone is jamming things in you...IV’s. catheters, heart monitors... I don’t know how he made it through.  By early morning, they finally admitted us and wheeled him to the 8th floor, where we were able to settle into a room, but the journey was far from over.

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Heating up: Sharapova vs Kerber in 3rd round; Muguruza out

MELBOURNE, Australia /January 17, 2018 (AP)(STL.News) —  Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza struggled with the heat in an upset second-round loss to Hsieh Su-wei that left just three major winners in the Australian Open women’s draw on Day 4.

Two of them will meet in the third round.

With a forecast high of 39 Celsius (102 Fahrenheit), 2008 Australian Open winner Maria Sharapova hurried through the first set on Rod Laver Arena in 23 minutes before beating No. 14-seeded Anastasija Sevastova 6-1, 7-6 (4).

Temperatures hovered close to 40 Celsius (104 F) as 2016 champion Angelique Kerber set up a meeting with Sharapova with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Donna Vekic in a 70-minute afternoon match at Margaret Court Arena.

The crowd sang Happy Birthday and gave three hoorays to celebrate Kerber’s 30th birthday. It was her 11th win, including the Sydney International title last week.

“Happy to be playing tennis again like 2016,” said Kerber, who planned an ice bath before a relaxed dinner out in Melbourne to mark the occasion.

Sharapova, who missed last year’s Australian Open while serving a 15-month ban for a failed doping test on her previous trip to Melbourne Park, was happy to beat the player who’d ended her run at the U.S. Open last year — her first major since the suspension.

“It’s a warm day. I did my job in two sets against someone that’s been troubling in the past for me,” Sharapova said. “I think I deserve to smile out there after that victory.”

Muguruza had little to celebrate after her 7-6 (1), 6-4 loss to No. 88-ranked Hsieh, who has been No. 1 in doubles  but had only previously beaten one top 10 player in singles.

Muguruza followed Venus Williams and U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens out of the tournament in the first week, leaving only Sharapova, Kerber and French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko as Grand Slam winners in the draw.

“She’s definitely a very tricky opponent — she played well,” said Muguruza, acknowledging that the heat was bothersome but it wasn’t the hottest conditions she’d experienced in Australia. “I could have done things better, but at the end, she deserves to win.”

Considered one of the contenders for the title after Serena Williams opted against defending her Australian title, Muguruza had a troubled preparation. She retired with cramps in the second round at the Brisbane International and withdrew before her quarterfinal at Sydney because of a right thigh injury.

Against Hsieh, she struggled with her serve, made 43 unforced errors. She needed a medical time out in the first set, and accidently hit a ball into a line judge in frustration.

Ninth-seeded Johanna Konta, the 2016 Australian Open semifinalist, fended off three match points before losing to U.S. lucky loser Bernarda Pera 6-4, 7-5.

No. 123-ranked Pera is making her Grand Slam debut and, after losing in the last round of qualifying, didn’t even know she had a spot in the main draw until Margarita Gasparyan withdrew with an injury.

“It feels amazing. I was ready to leave on Monday and then they told me I’m in, so I was obviously excited,” Pera said. “I was checking the tickets to fly back. I’m happy I didn’t buy one.”

Pera will next play No. 20 Barbora Strycova, who beat Lara Arruabarrena 6-3, 6-4.

Also advancing were No. 8 Caroline Garcia and No. 26 Agnieszka Radwanska, who next plays Hsieh.

Lauren Davis beat Andrea Petkovic 4-6, 6-0, 6-0 and has a potential third-round match against top-ranked Simona Halep, who was playing Eugenie Bouchard later Thursday.

Former No. 1-ranked Karolina Pliskova advanced to a third-round match against No. 29 Lucie Safarova.

Sam Querrey was the latest of the leading U.S. men eliminated when he lost his second-round match 6-4, 7-6 (6), 4-6, 6-2 to 80th-ranked Marton Fucsovics. No. 8 Jack Sock and No. 16 John Isner went out in the first round.

The 13th-seeded Querrey was one of 10 American players — men and women — to reach the second round from the 32 who started the main draws.

No. 5 Dominic Thiem rallied from two sets down to defeat 190th-ranked American qualifier Denis Kudla 6-7 (6), 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-3. No. 21 Albert Ramos beat another American, wild-card entry Tim Smyczek 6-4, 6-2, 7-6 (2).

No. 19 Tomas Berdych beat Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in four sets.

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By JOHN PYE, AP Sports Writer,by Associated Press – published on STL.News by St. Louis Media, LLC (Z.S)

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