Summer is approaching here in the Philippines that’s why Department of Health (DOH) warns the public of the possible illnesses during this summer. One of the common illnesses during summer season according to DOH is heat stroke aside from skin disease due to very hot climate nowadays.
Heat stroke is a heat related disorder and is the one of the most dangerous disorder because it is often put the victim’s lives in danger so it is important to protect yourself against heat stroke. It is a disease due to an environmental exposure to heat which results a high body temperature which can exceed to 40 degree or higher. Some symptoms of heat stroke are red and flushed skin without sweating, seizure, headache, rapid pulse and unconsciousness.
Here are some tips to prevent heat stroke.
- Always drink a plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated. It is recommended to drink eight or more glasses of water per day during normal weather conditions and twice that during high heat temperature.
- Wear loose fitting dress or cotton clothing during excessive heat to aid your body in breathing.
- Find a place where there is plenty of airspace which helps your body to naturally cool itself. Stay in the shaded and wide open area will help your body rid itself of heat through sweating. If your inside your house, always open windows, or use a fan or air-conditioning during heat season.
- Limit yourself from sun exposure. If you go outside, make sure to have umbrella to protect yourself from the sun or stay in the shaded area if you feel yourself getting warm.
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