{"id":37326,"date":"2026-07-10T09:24:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T06:24:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wecare-eg.net\/?p=37326"},"modified":"2026-09-17T12:40:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T09:40:58","slug":"how-to-measure-temperature-under-the-armpit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wecare-eg.net\/en\/how-to-measure-temperature-under-the-armpit\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Measure Temperature Under the Armpit: Do You Add a Degree?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Direct answer:<\/strong> dry the armpit, place the thermometer tip high in the center of the armpit against bare skin, close the arm firmly against the body and wait for the device\u2019s completion signal. Do not<\/strong> automatically add 0.5\u00b0C or 1\u00b0C. The difference between axillary, oral, ear and rectal temperatures is not a fixed conversion for every person and device, so record the reading as it was measured.<\/div>\n

<\/span>What Does an Armpit Temperature Actually Measure?<\/span><\/h2>\n

An axillary thermometer measures temperature at the skin and tissue of the armpit rather than in the mouth or rectum. Closing the arm around the probe creates a more stable measuring area, but the result can still be affected by skin contact, moisture, placement and measurement duration.<\/p>\n

The American Academy of Pediatrics<\/a> notes that armpit measurement is less accurate than some other methods, although it is simple, non-invasive and can be used as a screening method.<\/p>

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