Get plenty of bed rest and sleep to help your body fight the infection.ģ. Avoid alcohol as it can dehydrate you further.Ģ. If you have shivers and are feeling cold, you might choose a warm chamomile tea instead. Water is usually best, especially when you’re feeling sick and vomiting. Because your body is heating up, it’s important to drink plenty of fluids when you have a fever. Adults should take medication as per label. To bring down your temperature, take an antipyretic, or fever reducer, like paracetamol or ibuprofen at the recommended doses. Try these self-care options for quick relief:ġ. Once you have your reading, make sure to clean it properly. As the name suggests, the tip of the thermometer is inserted into the rectum-about one centimetre. They’re also the better choice for babies under the age of six months because of the high accuracy.
Rectal temperature readings are still the most accurate according to research studiesv. But be careful not to insert the device too far into the ear canal. When you hold the thermometer to your ear, an infrared sensor will determine your temperature and the device displays a reading. They’re also great to use with children for that reason. Thermometers that are held up against the ear are the most popular because they’re easy to use and very accurate. You can wash the device with a bit of soap afterward to keep it clean.Įar.
Keep the thermometer underneath the tongue for around 20 seconds and keep your mouth closed. You should not drink anything 15 minutes before you take your temperature by mouth to avoid that a hot drink could affect the reading. Oral thermometers are a good option to measure temperature in adults.
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