In warm sunny weather, many people are eager to get out onto the street. However, the combination of heat and high humidity can be very dangerous for the well-being, especially for the elderly and children, as well as for those working in the open air, including firefighters, policemen and hospital attendants, warn the Westchester Medical Center.

One or two days with high temperatures and humidity are usually not a problem for most healthy people. Nevertheless, if the heat lasts 3-4 days or more, an outbreak of visits to people affected by sunstroke and other problems is observed in the ambulance.

In the group of risk from the negative consequences of high air temperature are primarily elderly people, children, asthmatics and those who work long time in the heat in the open air. American doctors recommend in the hot weather to try to avoid dehydration, increasing fluid intake / preferably a simple mineral water / before, during and after each outlet to fresh air. Also experts advise on peak days of solar activity to wear light clothes of light tones from "breathing" natural fabric, for example, from a clap. In addition, physical activity and physical activity in the daytime heat should be avoided - this will bring more harm to the body than good. Doctors also insist en strict compliance with the "dry law" - although some alcoholic drinks seem quite refreshing, but have a negative impact on the body's ability to regulate heat. Closed rooms should be well ventilated and open as much as possible all the windows, rather than rely only on air conditioners.

Therapists pay attention to the symptoms of worsening of health from heat: first, it is the heat spasms resulting from excessive loss of sodium and other electrolytes, when the body is looking for additional resources to cool down.

Spasms are manifested as cramps of abdominal muscles and muscles of long bones. You should immediately go into the shade and drink plenty of water in the event that you experience increased fatigue, sweating, nausea, muscle cramps that are fraught with a heat stroke. Special advice for asthmatics - during the heat, always keep the inhaler on hand and at the first signs of worsening, seek medical help immediately.

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