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Measuring body temperature

2021-05-10 16:23:43
How should one measure body temperature using digital thermometer? Below tongue/arm pit. How much is normal temperature? Is normal temp different for different people?
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Below tongue is more accurate

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Arm pit. between 97.5 to 99 F (36.1 to 37.2 degree C )are normal temp. range. it is almost same for each person. varies only in rare case.

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You can use either ways Under the tongue would give you more accurate readings Normal temp ranges from - 98 to 99.5 Any thing above is considered hyperthermia ( fever) Below - hypothermia

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