Question
Why do I feel like I’m feverish, but my body temperature is only 35 degrees? At first, I thought the thermometer was broken, but my younger brother’s temperature was 37 degrees. What’s going on?
Answer
You might be experiencing a feverish sensation due to a bacterial or viral infection in your respiratory tract, but your body temperature has not yet reached the standard for fever (usually, an adult’s body temperature over 37.5 degrees is considered fever). It is suggested that you go to the hospital for general anti-inflammatory treatment and drink plenty of water, engage in moderate exercise to enhance your immunity. If your symptoms do not improve, consider undergoing blood culture or a chest X-ray to determine the cause and receive more precise treatment.