Stop drinking alcohol
Drink water
Eat a balanced meal
Rest and sleep
Avoid more alcohol
Avoid driving or operating machinery
Give your body time to metabolize the alcohol
Seek medical help...
Use an at-home iron test kit
Check a finger-prick ferritin test if available
Check a finger-prick hemoglobin test if available
Read the kit instructions carefully
Collect the blood...
Check for a sudden sore throat
Check for pain when swallowing
Check for fever
Check for red, swollen tonsils
Check for white patches or pus on the tonsils
Check...
Check for fever, chills, or very low body temperature
Check for rapid heart rate
Check for rapid breathing or shortness of breath
Check for confusion, drowsiness, or...
Check for thirst
Check urine color; darker urine can be a sign of dehydration
Check how often you urinate; less frequent urination can be a sign
Check...
Share drinks, utensils, lip balm, or cigarettes with someone who has mono
Kiss someone who has mono
Be exposed to saliva from an infected person
Have close...
Contact with infected blood
Sharing needles, syringes, or other drug-injection equipment
Unprotected sex with an infected person
From mother to baby during childbirth
Sharing personal items that may...
Rest the affected area
Elevate the swollen area above heart level
Apply a cold compress for 15–20 minutes at a time
Use compression if appropriate
Reduce salt intake
Stay...
Drink plenty of fluids
Rest as much as possible
Wear lightweight clothing
Use a cool compress on the forehead
Take a lukewarm bath or sponge bath
Keep the room...
Drink plenty of water
Sip warm liquids
Gargle with warm salt water
Use steam inhalation
Take a hot shower
Use a humidifier
Cough gently to clear mucus
Swallow frequently
Avoid smoking and...
Get enough sleep consistently
Eat a balanced diet with adequate protein
Include vitamin C-rich foods
Include vitamin D-rich foods
Include zinc-rich foods
Include selenium-rich foods
Stay well hydrated
Exercise regularly at...
Eat iron-rich foods: red meat, liver, chicken, fish, eggs, beans, lentils, spinach
Take iron supplements only if prescribed
Include vitamin C-rich foods with meals: oranges, lemons,...
Eat more salty, processed, and packaged foods
Add more sodium to meals
Drink alcohol regularly or in excess
Smoke or use nicotine
Avoid regular exercise
Gain excess body weight
Sleep...
Sleep 7–9 hours each night
Keep a consistent sleep schedule
Get sunlight soon after waking
Drink enough water throughout the day
Eat regular balanced meals
Limit sugar-heavy foods and...
Get consistent sleep
Keep a regular sleep and wake schedule
Reduce caffeine, especially later in the day
Eat regular, balanced meals
Include enough protein, fiber, and healthy fats
Stay...
Sit or lie still and keep your head elevated
Take slow, deep breaths
Sip small amounts of clear fluids
Avoid solid food until nausea passes
Eat bland foods...
Keep the bedroom cool
Use breathable cotton or moisture-wicking bedding
Wear lightweight, loose-fitting sleepwear
Avoid alcohol before bed
Avoid spicy foods in the evening
Limit caffeine late in the...
Drink less alcohol
Drink slowly
Eat before drinking
Eat while drinking
Alternate alcohol with water
Choose lower-alcohol drinks
Avoid mixing different types of alcohol
Avoid sugary drinks and heavy cocktails
Stop drinking...
Stay hydrated throughout the day
Replenish electrolytes, especially potassium, magnesium, and calcium
Stretch calf, hamstring, and foot muscles regularly
Warm up before exercise and cool down afterward
Avoid...
