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Which is accurate armpit or ear thermometer?armpit temp is 37.5 but ear is 38.5?which to follow?

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Dr. Barton Butterbaugh answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Temperature Reading: The axillary temperature is not as accurate as the ototemperature. In fact, the Oto-temperature is considered a very accurate temperature reading per some authorities. I prefer the use of the Oto-temperature in the office.

Answered 1/15/2015

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