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Why Child's Body And Breath In Hot When Body Temperature Is Normal?

My daughter woke up in the middle of the night uncomfortable . He head was to hot her back ,feet ,and stomach as well I checked her temperature and it seem normal. Her breath is hot and I was concern she could have internal body fever she's 9months old
Wed, 3 Jun 2015
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I completely understand your concerns. But don't worry. Most fevers are harmless and are caused by mild infections. Overdressing a child may even cause a rise in temperature.

Fever is an important part of the body's defense against infection. Many older infants develop high fevers with even minor illnesses.

If you feel that you are not getting a proper temperature by peripheral devices, I would recommend you to take her rectal temperature. Taking your baby's temperature rectally will give you the most accurate result, and the best tools for this are rectal thermometers, which are designed specifically for this purpose. Look for one with a flexible tip and a wide handle that won't let you insert the thermometer more than an inch. You can use a multipurpose digital thermometer as well but be careful and don't insert it more than 1inch.

If the rectal temperature is more than 100.4degrees Fahrenheit, you can give her acetaminophen or ibuprofen for it. Also, sponging is useful to bring down the temperature.

If fever continues for more than3days or if it's associated with any other symptoms, then do contact us or your pediatrician.

For further questions, do contact us.
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Why Child's Body And Breath In Hot When Body Temperature Is Normal?

Hi Welcome to the HCM I completely understand your concerns. But don t worry. Most fevers are harmless and are caused by mild infections. Overdressing a child may even cause a rise in temperature. Fever is an important part of the body s defense against infection. Many older infants develop high fevers with even minor illnesses. If you feel that you are not getting a proper temperature by peripheral devices, I would recommend you to take her rectal temperature. Taking your baby s temperature rectally will give you the most accurate result, and the best tools for this are rectal thermometers, which are designed specifically for this purpose. Look for one with a flexible tip and a wide handle that won t let you insert the thermometer more than an inch. You can use a multipurpose digital thermometer as well but be careful and don t insert it more than 1inch. If the rectal temperature is more than 100.4degrees Fahrenheit, you can give her acetaminophen or ibuprofen for it. Also, sponging is useful to bring down the temperature. If fever continues for more than3days or if it s associated with any other symptoms, then do contact us or your pediatrician. For further questions, do contact us.