Incidence of Heatstroke May Rise in Very Hot Weather
Incidence of heatstroke in the Philippines this summer could increase. This summer period is definitely one of the hottest as PAGASA predicted that the temperature will rise to 37 degrees celsius or higher. With health in mind, this blogger wishes to educate some readers regarding heatstroke, which is not as popular as any stroke that we know.
Heatstroke is the most severe form of heat-related illnesses and is defined as a body temperature higher than 41.1°C (106°F) with accompanying physical and neurological symptoms. Heat stroke is a true medical emergency that can be fatal if not properly and promptly treated.
But tea, coffee, soda and alcohol should be avoided, some experts said, because they can further increase body temperature.
If you are concerned about your health this summer, consider the following signs and symptoms of heatstroke:
- Fainting, which may be the first sign in older adults
- Rapid heartbeat
- Rapid and shallow breathing
- Elevated or lowered blood pressure
- Cessation of sweating
- Irritability, confusion or unconsciousness
- Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
- Headache
- Nausea
If you suspect heatstroke, follow these simple tips:
- Move the person out of the sun and into a shady or air-conditioned space.
- Dial 911 or call for emergency medical assistance. In some areas here in the Philippines, you can call 119 using your landline telephone or cellphone. Check local emergency numbers when you are on vacation.
- Cool the person by covering him or her with damp sheets or by spraying with cool water. Direct air onto the person with a fan or newspaper.
- Have the person drink cool water, if he or she is able to lower her body temperature.
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Helpful tips and info kuya jess.
Speaking of HOT HOT summer..am used to it na here in Bahrain. hahay… as in super duper HOT here.. tapos no rain pa throughout the year.. :[ sucks!
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jessie reply on April 14th, 2008:
Twinks,
I didn’t know na nasa Dubai ka pala. How can you survive the heat there, my dear? Todo-aircon siguro.
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twinks reply on April 17th, 2008:
Kuya jess la po ako sa Dubai, nasa Bahrain po ako. Ibang country po yong Dubai pero kapitbahay lang namin sila..part din ng Gulf Countries.
Ay sinabi mo pa kuya as in “I will survive” ang drama ko pg summer dito.. todo aircon talga..buti na lang lang tax dito and mura lang ang electricity bill mayaman sa oil eh.. hehehehe
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Oh my God Jess I was so scared with this heatstroke! You know why, a day before new year and temprerature dito is 42 and imagine that the sun here is dry and stuffy unlike dyan satin na humid, muntik na ako Jess bago pa kami dito nun eh wala pa one month, eh summer!Dyusme nung nasa Trams ako hindi ako makahinga ng maayos tapos dami tao papunta city para manood ng fireworks, take note almost 8pm yun ng gabi, alam mo nangyari may isa talaga Lola bumigay sa tram kaya ako naman nilabanan ko as in tumungga ako ng tumungga ng tubig. At yun maigraine ko naman ang umatake. Katakot din dito pag uminit naku laki naraw butas ng Ozone layer dito kaya dami na pinapabawal gawin, dami na dale ang heatstroke dito.
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jessie reply on April 16th, 2008:
Joy,
Oo nga. Sa Australia nga pala eh may butas na ang ozone layer. I just forgot to include that fact in my article. Thanks for the info friend.
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