how are you surviving the heat?

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heat

Answer 1

Hi I foun this for you.
Survive the heat? What is really dangeours is a Heat stroke.

How To Recognize, Treat and Avoid Heat Stroke

Also called sunstroke, heat stroke is a very serious, life threatening condition. Here's how to recognize it and how to handle it. Difficulty: Hard Time Required: A few minutes Here's How:If a person has heat stroke, his/her pulse may be rapid.
Immediately call a doctor.
Get the person out of the sun.
Take off the person's outer clothing.
Apply cool water or apply cold packs to the person's body to lower the temperature.
If the person is conscious, provide small sips of salt water.
Do not give any drugs, alcohol or caffeine to the person.
To prevent heat stroke, wear light, loose fitting clothes and a hat in the sun.
To prevent heat stroke, drink a lot of water (even if you don't feel thirsty).
To prevent heat stroke, take in a little more salt than usual with meals. This helps retain water.

Tips:
Understand the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The first aid is different for each.
Do not ever leave a child or a pet in your car in the spring or summer. Not even for a minute. Not even with the windows open.
Every year children and pets die in cars. Please take tip #2 above seriously.
If someone's body temperature reaches 105 degrees, they could have heat stroke.
If a person has heat stroke, the person probably isn't sweating much.
If a person has heat stroke, the skin will be hot and red.
If a person has heat stroke, the person may be dizzy or nauseous.

Beat The Heat Higher temperatures are a part of the summer season, but over the last few years it seems that not a summer goes by without a fatal heat wave. Seniors especially are at risk from heat related health problems. These conditions can range from mild discomfort to full-fledged emergencies.
Heat Related Conditions


Heat stress occurs when a strain is placed on the body as a result of hot weather.

Heat fatigue is a feeling of weakness brought on by high outdoor temperature. Symptoms include cool, moist skin and a weakened pulse. The person may feel faint.

Heat syncope is sudden dizziness experienced after exercising in the heat. The skin appears pale and sweaty but is generally moist and cool. The pulse may be weakened, and the heart rate is usually rapid. Body temperature is normal.

Heat cramps are painful muscle spasms in the abdomen, arms, or legs following strenuous activity. The skin is usually moist and cool and the pulse is normal or slightly raised. Body temperature is mostly normal. Heat cramps often are caused by a lack of salt in the body, but salt replacement should not be considered without advice from a physician.

Heat exhaustion is a warning that the body is getting too hot. The person may be thirsty, giddy, weak, uncoordinated, nauseous, and sweating profusely. The body temperature is usually normal and the pulse is normal or raised. The skin is cold and clammy. Although heat exhaustion often is caused by the body’s loss of water and salt, salt supplements should only be taken with advice from a doctor.

Heat stroke can be LIFE-THREATENING! Victims of heat stroke almost always die so immediate medical attention is essential when problems first begin. A person with heat stroke has a body temperature above 104° F. Other symptoms may include confusion, combativeness, bizarre behavior, faintness, staggering, strong rapid pulse, dry flushed skin, lack of sweating, possible delirium or coma.



Preventing Heat Related Health Conditions

Wear light-colored, lightweight, clothing that is loose-fitting for air circulation.
Wear a hat or use an umbrella when outside, even if you are not in the direct sun. Use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater anytime you go outside.
Water is the beverage of choice in the summer. Drink water before outdoor activities an drink water at regular intervals during the day. Avoid beverages with caffeine or alcoholic beverages that can aid dehydration.
Try to schedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day--before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m.
During outdoor activity, take rest breaks frequently and drink water every 15 to 20 minutes, even if you don't feel thirsty. If you have clear, pale urine, you are probably drinking enough fluids.
If you have a chronic medical problem, talk with your doctor about additional precautions you should take to prevent heat related illness. Some conditions and medications may place you at higher risk.
If you show any signs of heat related illness try to get to a cooler place as soon as possible, sip some cool fluids and sponge yourself off with look with lukewarm tap water.

Hope you can get cooler.

Answer 2

Why would you ask if an animal will "Survive" If that's the quality of life you want for a pet you may want to reconsider owning one. Let me rephrase your question - Do huskies enjoy hot weather? The simple answer is NO. Huskies are best suited for sub-zero temperatures. At about 20 degrees F they become more active. At about -10 F they run around and play like a poodle and are thrilled that they can run and have fun without over heating. At -40 they still don't seek shelter and are happy just curled up on top of a snowbank.

Answer 3

lots of water, staying indoors, keeping the A/C on 24-7. Today it got to 110 degrees. I do believe the earth is on fire.

Answer 4

Wet cloths put in the freezer to cool down, before putting them on the back of the neck. BRRR.

Answer 5

Staying in the house. It is air conditioned

Answer 6

if you don't have A/C try sticking your feet into a bucket filled with ice water...it's fun and cools down the body temp.

Answer 7

sitting inside my air conditioned place answering questions on here

Answer 8

fans and the air condertioner and alot of cool showers

Answer 9

drink a lot of water and swim in the pool a lot!

Answer 10

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