Heat exhaustion symptoms include dizziness, headache, fatigue, paleness and heavy sweating.
In extreme weather, those without air conditioning should take a shower or bath to cool down or move to an air-conditioned location. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing and, of course, drink lots of water. Remember to check on elderly neighbors.
Pets are also at risk in this hot weather - remember to make sure our friends with fur coats have plenty of water and access to cool spots. Never leave a pet in the car.
Chandresh Shelat , M.D., Sinai ER-7, spoke with WJZ-TV last week about the heat.
"Your blood pressure can drop; you can get confused," he said, and the consequences can be deadly without following common sense precautions.
According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention , the signs of heat stroke can include
- Red, hot, and dry skin (no sweating)
- Rapid, strong pulse
- Throbbing headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Confusion
- Unconsciousness
Heat exhaustion symptoms include dizziness, headache, fatigue, paleness and heavy sweating.In extreme weather, those without air conditioning should take a shower or bath to cool down or move to an air-conditioned location. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing and, of course, drink lots of water. Remember to check on elderly neighbors.
Pets are also at risk in this hot weather - remember to make sure our friends with fur coats have plenty of water and access to cool spots. Never leave a pet in the car.
To learn more, read the CDC report on Extreme Heat: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety .