How To Take Your Temperature?

You can use a digital, forehead or ear thermometer.

Growing up, your parent may have kissed or placed their hand on your forehead to see if you had a fever.  While those gestures may have been endearing and comforting, they weren’t very accurate or scientific.  (Sorry, mom and dad.)

That’s why a thermometer — whether it’s a digital thermometer or forehead thermometer — has been the go-to way to know if you or your loved ones have a fever.  Checking your body’s temperature with a thermometer is an easy and accurate method to see if a fever is present.

A fever, which is a rise in your body’s temperature, is usually caused by an infection.  Though fevers can be uncomfortable, they’re a sign that the body is fighting off infection.

Internist Daniel Sullivan, MD, explains how to take a temperature, the different thermometer options and how to clean one.

Temperature ranges:

So, what should your temperature be?

A normal body temperature is about 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius. A normal temperature often varies from 1 to 2 F (.5 to 1 C).

“A normal temperature is usually lower in the morning and increases during the day,” explains Dr. “It reaches its high in the late afternoon or evening.”

In adults, a fever is considered to be a temperature of 100.4 F (38 C) or above.

“You can treat this at home with a fever reducer medication and fluids to make yourself more comfortable, or let it run its course,” 

But if your fever reaches 102 F (38.8 C) or higher and home treatment doesn’t lower it, it’s time to call a healthcare provider.

For kids, a fever is when their temperature is higher than 100.4 F (measured rectally), 99.5 F (measured orally) or 99 F (measured under their arm). If their fever last more than five days or is higher than 104 F (40 C), call their healthcare provider.

Types of thermometers:

When using any kind of thermometer, make sure you read and follow the instructions that come with it.

“If your thermometer uses batteries, check them,” “You might notice that weak batteries give inconsistent readings.”

There are many different types of thermometers you can use to measure temperature such as:

1, Digital thermometer.

A digital thermometer is the most accurate thermometer and quickest way to take a temperature. Digital thermometers are available in most drug stores and supermarket pharmacies. Depending on where you shop, a digital thermometer can cost from $6 to $20. You can use a digital thermometer to take an oral temperature, armpit temperature and rectal temperature.

2, Forehead or ear thermometer.

This type of thermometer measures the temperature inside the ear by reading the infrared heat there.  For older babies and children, ear thermometers can be quicker and easier to use. 

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