Temperatures reach in some areas even up to 45 degrees. Can you bear it?
Turn on the air conditioner, sit in front of it, sipping a cool drink and read what to do or not to do on these hot days.
Try especially on these days, try not to be outdoors with high temperatures, do not walk, exercise or move around either by public transport or even anything without air conditioning. No, it’s not a good idea to go to work by bus or to get coffee on your bike.
As for clothing, wear light-coloured, comfortable, suitable clothes that do not allow the evaporation of sweat and the subsequent cooling of the body and of course a hat, sun glasses and sunscreen . Alsodrink plenty of cool liquids. I do not mean alcohol, because alcohol affects both thermoregulation and dehydration.
In cases where you have to go outside the air conditioner, if you feel any of the following symptoms, run immediately to a cool environment to resolve them.
1. Feeling dizzy?
2. Did your body temperature rise sharply to a fever of over 39.40?
3. Do you have a headache or severe migraine?
4. Do you want to vomit?
5. Severe tachycardia?
6. Did your breathing increase or did you suddenly become short of breath?
In cases like the ones mentioned above or even more important ones such as hypotension, fainting spells, convulsions, or disturbances/confusion in your speech, read what to do.
Immediately run to a cool place, at best with air conditioning. Take off your clothes, (at least as many as you can), drink water and try to cool your body. Wet your hair and face with cold water. Don’t worry about your hairstyle or your hair… you need to feel better!
Good solutions, in such cases, is to always have a fan or even a magazine with you, to give you air if you need it.
For further help, call a doctor and stay calm!!
Infants, the elderly, pregnant women, people who drink certain medications due to chronic diseases, are vulnerable groups and should be doubly careful!!!
