What is the Most Accurate Way to Take a Temperature?

…In the past, people used glass mercury thermometers, but this is now not recommended, and they should be disposed of at a proper collection facility. There are a number of safe, and accurate ways to take a temperature available that are preferred for patients. Oral and axillary temperatures average about .5 F to 1.0 F (.3 C to .6 C) degrees below rectal, ear, and temporal readings. Add .5 to 1.0 when taking orally or under the arm to determine the…

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My Child, or I Keep Getting Fevers. What Do I Do?

…ests may be needed for specific conditions, but listed below is a general summary of the most commonly ordered tests for periodic fever syndromes. This list does not cover all the tests that you may need, but are the basic tests to start with: C-reactive Protein (CRP) and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) These are inflammatory markers, and are also known as “acute-phase reactants”. They are indicators of systemic inflammation inside the body….

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Mouth Ulcer Treatment and Prevention

…ng pain. Adult cases have also been reported. The FDA recommends that benzocaine products not be used on children younger than two without medical supervision. Click here to learn the difference between a canker sore (mouth ulcer) and a cold sore. References Drugs.com: Folic Acid Drugs.com: Colchicine Drugs.com Magic Mouthwash WebMD: Dental Health and Canker Sores Medline Plus: Canker sore PubMed Health: Folate deficiency PubMed.gov: Aphthous ulce…

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