Ear Thermometer Covers- 60 Questions Answered

I had a pimple on my left ear's cover. It busted yesterday, since then puss and blood is coming out from that. It pains after contact.

Asked for Male, 22 Years 53 Views v

Dr. Nafisa ParveenEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

As per your description you might have developed acute otitis externa.. keep ear dry and untouched.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment and treatment.. ... Read More

Can you please suggest which thermometer should we use to get most accurate readings..Digital or mercury?

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Dr. Tanmay RoyGeneral Physician | Delhi

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Nowadays Digital thermometers are being replaced at an advance rate than conventional ones because of faster results and better accuracy. So Digital ones are better nowadays. Thank you for asking. Hop ... Read More

Hi, I got 4 covid patient including me at home . We only have one thermometer. How to use it? Please advise as I fear taking oral temperature due to infection

Asked for Male, 28 Years 92 Views v

Dr. Harshad VermaPediatrician | Ajmer

Do no take oral temp. Take in armpit. ... Read More

I heard ,when we checking baby body temperature under armpit through thermometer we need to add one more degree to actual showing reading. Is it real?

Asked for Male, 29 Years 173 Views v

Dr. S. T. PushpamPediatrician | Bangalore

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No, what you record is the actual temperature. Fever is more than 99.4 deg F ... Read More

3 days ago, I was feeling feverish so I used the thermometer orally. Later, I got to know that it was used by a family member a few months ago to take underarm measurement. They had not disinfected it at that time. I'm feeling feverish everyday now since 4 days and have a cold along with swollen tonsils and neck pain. What do I do.

Asked for Female, 24 Years 148 Views v

Dr. Aditya Prasad PadhyUrologist | Bhubaneswar

connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ... Read More

Have lower jaw pain under ear and Neck for 8 months now. I have been to dentists, endodontist, oral surgeon, ENT, neurologist GP for my jaw and neck pain. It's constant sore,burning pain in jaw under ear and neck for 8 months now. I have small lump like spots in jaw under ear and neck which hurts to touch. I have mild swelling spots in under ear j

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Dr. Amitabh GuptaNeurosurgeon | Delhi

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No Mri Brain will not cover Jaw. Thanks ... Read More

Trying to avoid contrast CT urography due to lung condition – is low-dose CT + MRI a safer option? Follow up of my last post Medical history: Chronic lung issues (frequent HRCT scans), currently being evaluated for possible kidney/urinary tract problem Current symptoms: Burning during urination, dark brown urine, lower back pain Urine test:

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Asked for Male, 28 Years 36 Views v

Dr. AmanNephrologist/Renal Specialist | Hyderabad

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Ct urography will not give much info in this mri with contrast can give max information ... Read More

Dear sir/mam can anyone please help me to choose best digital thermometer available in the surgical shops

Asked for Male, 25 Years 152 Views v

Dr. Nasimur RiazDiabetologist | Guwahati

HICKS Thermometer ... Read More

Sir my body does not seem hot by touching but when measured with thermometer it shows 101.what can be the reason.

Asked for Male, 31 Years 871 Views v

Dr. KhushbooGeneral Physician | New Delhi

Oral temperature?? Any specific time ... Read More

Iam having 2 Digital thermometers 1Dr. Tyrants 2.Zycare Both are shows different readings. So I want to know which one is calibrated and branded. Pls suggest. Regards.

Asked for Male, 40 Years 136 Views v

Dr. KhushbooGeneral Physician | New Delhi

It’s could be some error issue , use mercury thermometers. And share values too if variation ... Read More

Hello Today my kid broke thermometer and I am unaware of it.. When I see it some mercury spill on floor with piece of kanch.. I cleaned it with tissue paper But not sure , either she touch some mercury or not. Kindly help me.. Does it harm her in any way?? Plz plz help

Asked for Female, 27 Years 66 Views v

Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant PhadnisPediatrician | Pune

Mercury is known as a toxic substance. Please visit a pediatrician for a check up. ... Read More

I bought accusure thermometer, it's not working properly, I want to know ,can I put it in cold water and hot water to know ,is it working properly or not?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 37 Views v

Dr. Chaithra HGeneral Physician | Bangalore

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Don't do anything. Check with nearby technician. ... Read More

Accidentally my thermometer has broke in kitchen and in 1 empty vessel I can find some mercury particle. I have washed that bowl with dishwashing liquid. Is it safe to cook food again in that vessel now. And what are the risk of mercury particle from thermometer

Asked for Female, 29 Years 51 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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Connect ... Read More

Accidentally my thermometer has broke in kitchen. I clean that place with dishwashing liquid. Is there any risk to my 2 year infant

Asked for Female, 29 Years 45 Views v

Dr. Alpana MeenaPediatrician | Sawai Madhopur

No Just make sure no glass particle or mercury is on floor ... Read More

Accidentally my thermometer broke on kitchen slab and some food was cooking there and some food was kept there. Some empty untensils was also there. I collected all the mercury particles and clean that place with dishwashing liquid. Can I use that 1 bowl in which mercury particle has fallen after cleaning with dishwashing liquid. And I heard that m

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Asked for Female, 29 Years 70 Views v

Dr. Saurabh TiwariPsychiatrist | Lucknow

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Kindly connect ... Read More

My child broke thermometer in his mouth.. he immediately threw it out . All the tiny mercury pieces glasses were lying on the bed.. what should I do.. is it dangerous. Made him gargle, vomit..

Asked for Male, 5 Years 123 Views v

Dr. Abhishek KhandelwalPediatrician | Raipur

Please consult immediately to the pediatrician once ... Read More

If I buy health insurance after standard 30 days of waiting period after that If I get any ear problem Isn't it covered in health insurance?

Asked for Male, 26 Years 45 Views v

Dr. J RavikiranGeneral Medicine | Hyderabad

Connect please ... Read More

Is there any insurance that covers and pays for psychology counselling Because I can't pay for psychology counselling fees

Asked for Male, 26 Years 41 Views v

Dr. Santosh D DasarwarCounselling Psychologist | Navi Mumbai

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You need to check with insurance companies... ... Read More

So today i used a thermometer which was used by my brother who has TB around 2 months back and since then the thermo was packed in its plastic case and today i got it out and washed with only tap water and used it 4-5 times, am i at risk?

Asked for Male, 21 Years 117 Views v

Dr. Amruth SindhuPulmonologist | Bangalore

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ... Read More

I wanted a quick suggestion with the digital thermometer that i can use at home. Which thermometer gives you the most accurate reading? I was using Dr.morepen, it started glitching. And is it normal for a 7 month old baby to urinate less frequently during summer, he prespires though. I give him water too. How much water should i give him?

Asked for Male, 1 Years 58 Views v

Dr. Shradha Shikhare-ShindePediatrician | Pune

Feed the baby well Small amount but frequently during summer to prevent dehydration ... Read More

Hi doc, My son is seven months old. I wanted a quick suggestion with the digital thermometer that i can use at home.

Asked for Male, 1 Years 53 Views v

Dr. Srutha KeerthiPediatrician | Warangal

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Yes digital thermometer are being used more frequently these days U can safely use ... Read More

I got fever 99.7 in thermometer reading. Can I take paracetamol to get some relief? Do you have any suggestion?

Asked for Male, 41 Years 419 Views v

Dr. SahanaGeneral Practitioner | Mumbai

Yes u can take calpol500mg one stat ... Read More

How long we have to keep mercury thermometer in mouth to get right temperature? I usually keep 1 to 1.5 mins. Please suggest

Asked for Male, 28 Years 1165 Views v

Dr. Gaurav GautamGeneral Physician | Ranchi

For better results keep it for 3 min if it's a manual thermometer. If it's a digital one then keep till the device beeps. ... Read More

Why thermometer reading shows multiple temperature within 5 mins.like first it show 99.3 later 98.5.blood.why so from 6 days .when should I consider fever.i checked for my mother now. It shows 99 and 98.8.why this happens

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Hello doctor Fever thermometer temperature starts from 98.5 when I onn .. and than its down to 94 and finally after minute it's ending to same as it is 98.5 pls tell .. Whether it's working or not how to findout becoz yesterday in same meter I was in 100.4 to 102 . And used dolo tabs and went hospital also . But sudden my thermometer ending

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Asked for Male, 30 Years 164 Views v

Dr. Nabarun DharGeneral Physician | Guwahati

It’s normal ... Read More

Hi Doctor(s), Please advise for how many minutes should we keep mercury thermometer in mouth so we can get accurate body temperature Thank you in advance!

Asked for Male, 31 Years 155 Views v

Dr. Devesh GoelGeneral Practitioner | Delhi

2 minutes ... Read More

Can oral thermometer reading vary if we had luke warm water 5 mins before taking the reading. And what is the best way to measure temperature at home...through oral reading or by armpit method..and any difference between the actual reading between two methods?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 141 Views v

Dr. Pradeepti NayakGeneral Physician | Noida

The temperature recorded in the oral cavity is more accurate. It does not change with intake of food unless you hold it in your mouth while taking the temperature. The temperature recording in the axi ... Read More

My mercury thermometer broke and and the particles of mercury fall on the floor . My mother discarded the thermometer and mercury and I saw the mercury particles they were solid like ball .is there anything to worry?? Will applying sanitizer on hand remove the mercury particles??

Asked for Female, 15 Years 313 Views v

Dr. Soudip SahaGeneral Physician | South 24 Parganas

Don't worry ... Read More

My mercury thermometer broke .is there any chance of getting problem from that like by inhalation or contact with skin ?? What to do now ??

Asked for Female, 15 Years 147 Views v

Dr. Anindita SahaGeneral Physician | Agartala

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No no ..nothing will happen. ... Read More

He has depression and bipolar disease. and also has thairoid and diabetes Since 3 days he has fever and cough. So admitted in gcs hospital. They do chest exray and says infected with pneumonia.. So I want to know is that corona will cover? How many days it will take to cover ? Please reply

Asked for Male, 35 Years 57 Views v

Dr. Kamal M. ShahDermatologist | Mumbai

Needs in pt care.Two weeks app ... Read More

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Ear thermometer covers

I had a pimple on my left ear's cover. It busted yesterday, since then puss and blood is coming out from that. It pains after contact.

Can you please suggest which thermometer should we use to get most accurate readings..Digital or mercury?

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Hi, I got 4 covid patient including me at home . We only have one thermometer. How to use it? Please advise as I fear taking oral temperature due to infection

I heard ,when we checking baby body temperature under armpit through thermometer we need to add one more degree to actual showing reading. Is it real?

Dear sir/mam can anyone please help me to choose best digital thermometer available in the surgical shops

Sir my body does not seem hot by touching but when measured with thermometer it shows 101.what can be the reason.

Iam having 2 Digital thermometers 1Dr. Tyrants 2.Zycare Both are shows different readings. So I want to know which one is calibrated and branded. Pls suggest. Regards.

Hello Today my kid broke thermometer and I am unaware of it.. When I see it some mercury spill on floor with piece of kanch.. I cleaned it with tissue paper But not sure , either she touch some mercury or not. Kindly help me.. Does it harm her in any way?? Plz plz help

I bought accusure thermometer, it's not working properly, I want to know ,can I put it in cold water and hot water to know ,is it working properly or not?

Accidentally my thermometer has broke in kitchen and in 1 empty vessel I can find some mercury particle. I have washed that bowl with dishwashing liquid. Is it safe to cook food again in that vessel now. And what are the risk of mercury particle from thermometer

Accidentally my thermometer has broke in kitchen. I clean that place with dishwashing liquid. Is there any risk to my 2 year infant

My child broke thermometer in his mouth.. he immediately threw it out . All the tiny mercury pieces glasses were lying on the bed.. what should I do.. is it dangerous. Made him gargle, vomit..

If I buy health insurance after standard 30 days of waiting period after that If I get any ear problem Isn't it covered in health insurance?

Is there any insurance that covers and pays for psychology counselling Because I can't pay for psychology counselling fees

So today i used a thermometer which was used by my brother who has TB around 2 months back and since then the thermo was packed in its plastic case and today i got it out and washed with only tap water and used it 4-5 times, am i at risk?

Hi doc, My son is seven months old. I wanted a quick suggestion with the digital thermometer that i can use at home.

I got fever 99.7 in thermometer reading. Can I take paracetamol to get some relief? Do you have any suggestion?

How long we have to keep mercury thermometer in mouth to get right temperature? I usually keep 1 to 1.5 mins. Please suggest

Why thermometer reading shows multiple temperature within 5 mins.like first it show 99.3 later 98.5.blood.why so from 6 days .when should I consider fever.i checked for my mother now. It shows 99 and 98.8.why this happens

Hi Doctor(s), Please advise for how many minutes should we keep mercury thermometer in mouth so we can get accurate body temperature Thank you in advance!

Can oral thermometer reading vary if we had luke warm water 5 mins before taking the reading. And what is the best way to measure temperature at home...through oral reading or by armpit method..and any difference between the actual reading between two methods?

My mercury thermometer broke and and the particles of mercury fall on the floor . My mother discarded the thermometer and mercury and I saw the mercury particles they were solid like ball .is there anything to worry?? Will applying sanitizer on hand remove the mercury particles??

My mercury thermometer broke .is there any chance of getting problem from that like by inhalation or contact with skin ?? What to do now ??

He has depression and bipolar disease. and also has thairoid and diabetes Since 3 days he has fever and cough. So admitted in gcs hospital. They do chest exray and says infected with pneumonia.. So I want to know is that corona will cover? How many days it will take to cover ? Please reply

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