Get Compressed relief.
Wet compresses help reduce the body’s temperature output. Hot moist compresses can do the job. When the patient starts to feel uncomfortably hot, remove those compresses and apply cool ones to his forehead, wrists and calves. Keep the rest of his body covered.
But if the fever rises above 103 F, do not use hot compresses at all. Instead apply cool ones to prevent the fever from getting any higher. Change them ad they warm to body temperature and continue until the fever drops.

Sponge off.
Evaporation also has a cooling effect on body temperature .Cool tap water to help the skin dissipate excess heat. Although you can sponge the whole body, pay particular attention to spots where heats is generally greatest, such as the armpits and groin area Wring out a sponge and wipe one section at a time, keeping the rest of the body covered. Body heat evaporate the moisture, so you do not need to towel off.

Although alcohol evaporate more rapidly than water. It can be uncomfortable for someone with a fever. There is also a danger of inhaling the vapors or even absorbing them though the skin.

Take a dip. If you have a fever and you start to shiver, at that point it is better getting into a tub of warm water.

Do not suffer.
If you are very comfortable, take a pain reliever. For adults, it is better to take either two aspirin or two acetaminophen tablets every 4 hours. The advantage of acetaminophen is that fewer people are allergic to it. Since aspirin and acetaminophen exert their effect in slightly different manners, you might want to pair them up. If one alone is not effective in controlling the fever. Take two aspirin plus two acetaminophen every 6 hours

Dress the part.
Use common sense as far as clothing and blankets go. If you are very hot, take off extra covers and clothes so body heat can evaporate into the air. But if you have a chill, bundle up until you are just comfortable. Be especially careful to monitor infants, who cannot undress themselves if they become overheated. In fact overdressing a child or leaving him in a hot place can actually cause a fever.

Create a healing atmosphere.
Do your best to make the sickroom conductive to healing. Do not overheat it. The room temperature should not exceed 65F, allow just enough fresh air to promote recuperation but not to create a draft. And keep the lighting subdued so it is properly relaxing.

Eat if you want to: Do not fret over whether you should feed a fever or starve one. Some doctors prefer juice fasting until the fever is reduced nearly to normal. Others feel that you should eat during a fever because the body’s increased heat uses up calories. Ultimately, of course the choice is yours and hinges in your appetite. Just remember to keep up your fluid intake.