What's the best way to get a child's body temp? A thermometer on his mouth or putting it between underarm?
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Whatever method you use will work, however if a certain method is done improperly it will not work.  A thermometer under the tounge must be watched to see if it is under the tounge.  A thermometer under the arm is pretty consistent and although it may not be as accurate, an incorrect mouth method without the thermometer being under the tounge causes the reading to be inaccurate.  Many doctors use the ear because the temperature has no outside factors and is quicker than using a standard thermometer.\n\nI personally think that under the arm is the best even though it might be a little inaccurate.  A rect. thermometer reading is usually not going to happen to those who have been potty trained as they aren't going to want anything in there.\n\nWhen I was a kid at a licensed daycare center with aruond 80 kids they used the arm method every time.  School nurses use under the tounge, but they watch you to make sure it is under the tounge.   ...It really is a matter of preference, I know kids that don't want something that feels like its pointy in there mouth and the arm works great.  Personally I'd go with the arm.  Just keep in mind that armpit is generally going to have a 1 degree lower result than mouth.  Rect. will have about a 1 degree higher result.  The average temperature of 98.6 is when measured orally.
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Unfotunately, those new digital home thermometers are not very accurate.  But, if you stick with the old fashioned glass and mercury ones you will have better luck.  As far as your question goes, everyone's temperature varies.  From person to person and from hour to hour.  Depending on your health, your mood, your time of the month and the time of the day your temperature can vary.  Normal is 98.6 degrees Farenheit.  But, mine varies from 97.5 to 100.0 when I am totally healthy.  And yes, your temperature can drop when you are sick just like it usually rises when you are sick.  Hope that helps.
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It depends on a lot of factors, including what other symptoms are being exhibited, what have you tried to do to bring it down, how long has it been up, what were the circumstances surrounding the high temperature (was the child covered up, asleep, running around, etc.), what is your child's "normal" high temperature (some children run higher fevers than others), and how was the temperature taken (ear thermometers are notoriously inaccurate)?  For some children it is not unusual to run a fever around 105 or 106.  For others, 104 is extremely high.  Generally, speaking, I wouldn't go to the emergency room for just a fever, but if the child is running a high fever (over 101, at least) and seems lethargic, complains of a headache, or just seems particularly ill, then it would be worth a trip to calm your nerves, if nothing else.
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Go with a line graph, that way you can also find out (or estimate) temperatures at times when you didnt measure it.
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Yes, some people  let fevers run their course.  This is because a fever is your body's natural response to fighting off infections.  We usually treat fevers because they make us uncomfortable.  In my opinion, luke warm baths are ineffective and uncomfortable.   Perhaps your son has a respiratory infection.  If your son is really uncomfortable I would ask your doctor if it is ok to give him tylenol or advil.  Sometimes doctor's recommend alternating both of them.
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Your main concern is sun exposure, aside from drowning, that is. Use a pediatric approved sunblock and use a floatation device, since the little one will be slippery!\n\nAge is irrelevent.
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The mattress where the baby lies is completely enclosed by a clear plastic canopy. The temperature in the incubator is increased by a heater element below the mattress. A motor driven fan near the heater draws in fresh air through a filter and blows it past the heater, warming the air. The air is directed up through slots into the area above the mattress and circulated around. The air temperature is monitored by temperature sensors and is adjusted by controlling the current to the heater. The incubator can also monitor the baby’s skin temperature by using a skin temperature probe, which is stuck onto the skin. The user can either set the incubator to control the temperature of the air or to control the temperature of the baby’s skin (servo control mode). Supplementary oxygen can be taken in by an oxygen inlet connection where it is mixed with the fresh air through the filter. The humidity can be increased by the use of water baths (passive humidification) or by dripping water on a heated element (active humidification). The baby is cared for through special access doors called arm ports.
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Cool mist is the way to go anymore.  Hot is just a burn hazard for everyone involved.  Also, your doctor may prescribe a nebulizer.  This machine delivers a medicated mist that is inhaled by the child.  It works well for illnesses like this.
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Make sure you're feeding him a healthy diet for one.  That's all you can do. Also remember to have doctor check ups.  It's not a horrible thing if your child is underweight.  I've been underweight my entire life and I'm healthy.  Talk to your doctor if your very concerned to make sure it's nothing however.  Keep them active and off the couch and they should grow up to normal.
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<>Use a thermal lunch bag for solid foods; you could heat a foil wrapped rock and place it in the bag to help keep the food warm.  For liquids, use a Thermos.
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well its relly good that ur sons sweating coz it helps get rid of the toxins in his body\nif u really wanna get rid of exessive sweat then make him drink at least 2-3 litres of water that way the toxins will get excreted thru his urine. also u can give him some mint leaves dipped in cold water in the morning this will cool down his body temperature\nALL THE BEST
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To get an accurate reading from your oral thermometer, wait for 30 minutes after smoking. This helps your temperature return to your normal temperature because when you smoke, it could have an affect of 1 degree less or more on body temps. Other factors include waiting 30 minutes or more when taking a bath, eating a meal, drinking any liquid hot or cold, or coming in from the cold outdoors.
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It's difficult with the old glass ones.  For safety, next time you get a chance, buy one of the newer plastic ones that is digital and a piece of cake to use. But in the meantime, grab the thermometer by the end opposite the metal base.  Give several hard flick of wrist shakes to shake down mercury.  Stick the metal end under your tongue for a minute.  Then take it out, hold it horizontally by the metal base and slowly roll it between your finger and thumb while looking for the silver line; it will show up.  98.6 is norma.  If it is an adult, anything more than two degrees either way, you might want to call the doc.  For a baby, they can go to 102 and still be okay but check anyway with a doc.  Hope you feel better!
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how old and what type of activity is child doing to sweat? could be child just has a body that burns faster than usual,does not sound like a bad thing unless very little activity causes him to sweat. when in doubt take 'em in to the doctor.
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As has been said already, 98.6 is the average human temperature. Your core temp. may be slightly above or below that.  I would be much more concerned about being sick for an extended period of time.  If you haven't recently. . . . please go and see a doctor.
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just go to school, its good for you. A secret way to make your temp legitimately go up is to put a soap bar under your arm pit for about 5 minutes. keep your arms close to your body. This will increase your temp.
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It has nothing whatsoever to do with temperature control- The majority of pubic hair is on the pubic bone, not the penis and scrotum (c'mon guys, you sort of know this, right?) There is no reason to keep the pubic bone particularly warm- you lose no significant heat from the pubic bone.  The testicles are outside the body to keep them cool-now we want to cover them to keep them warm? No.  It has to do with maximizing the surface area for pheromones-  Pheromones are made in the anal area, the genital area, and under the arms...hmmm.  You really don't think you need hair around your anus to keep it warm, do you?  Having a lot of hair means there can be a lot more surface area for pheromone oils to waft their wonderful, sexy (?) scents around.  This is partially vestigial, since we have mostly lost our sense of smell, and cover these areas now, but they strongly hearken back to the days where pheromones played a major role in our reproductive lives.  It's all about sex- pheremones start to be made during puberty, at exactly the same time pubic, anal, and underarm hair is made.  Hair on the head *is* likely for warmth, since a great deal of heat is lost through the head- but use your logic.  Children need as much protection from cold as adults-so why dont they have pubic, etc hair from birth?  They *do* have hair on their heads, for protection from cold and probably UV rays.  Think about it-puberty, reproductive ability, pheremones, pubic hair-all come at the same time.