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A member asked:
I have been having low grade temps for couple months. by mouth with digital termomenter is normal. under arm is 98.5 add degree 99.5? which is right?
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See PCP first.: The oral temperature is the more accurate reading but either way, you do have a low grade fever so you may need to visit your pcp to rule out conditions that present with low grade fever though blood tests.
Answered 9/16/2013
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Low grade temp: Temperature taken correctly orally is usually more accurate than under the arm checks.
Answered 4/12/2020
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Trust the oral: To make up for possible inaccuracies when checking a temp under an arm, it has been customary in the past (esp. With kids) to suggest adding a degree. But there is no science behind this. In fact, if you get an oral temp of 98.5 and an axillary temp of 98.5, it means your temp is 98.5! so it doesn't sound like you have been having low grade elevations of your body temp.
Answered 9/16/2013
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