I'm really concerned about what happens if we don't use cold water pattis on the head during high fevers. Can you explain why this practice is so important? I've heard it's crucial, but I'm not sure exactly how it helps or what the risks are if we skip it. Could you help me understand this better?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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it is not necessary,but it helps along ng with medicine to take fuce body temperature

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