The concept that I was really interested in was thermoregulation, specifically the febrile response. It states there that febrile response, or most commonly known as fever, is a protective physiologic response that assists the immune system in combating infection. Fever, in fact, is not an illness like most of us refer it to. It is actually a sign that something is not right or there is an infection in our body. That’s why those who exhibit fever have a shorter duration of infection and recover faster.
This concept will be useful in my daily life because if I ever have a fever, I would know instantly that my body is trying to fight an infection from within. It is important to know that fever doesn't happen to add to our illnesses, but is there to protect us. The medicines stated there also give me a slight overview on what they actually do to our fever: block prostaglandin production. However, since fever is not a sign, most of the time it does not need medications; just rest and plenty of fluids.
To summarize, these are the things that I can apply in my daily life: (1) get to know the reason behind my/my household members’ fever, (2) know the medications and their uses, (3) or if there is a need for any.
Reference:
Volker, J. (2018, August 30). Thermoregulation of Human Body. Earth’s Lab. Retrieved from https://www.earthslab.com/physiology/thermoregulation-human-body/