Does the heat make you sick?

Question

I just move to the south ,,,, hot and muggy...... i get so sick i want to pass out in my own home with the air on ... it's like the air or something. ...... ... any suggestions?

I never felt this bad before. .... I feel nautious too... it's been a year since i moved down here too...

When i breathe in the air outside it makes my lungs hurt. i quit smoking a while ago. so i'm over that.

Answer 1

only when it's hot

Answer 2

Hi, you probably just need to get use to the area. Some areas take a long time to adjust to. I would suggest extra fans in the house to help keep the air circulating. Probably a dehumidifier for your breathing problems. Dress lightly, stay inside in the air (A/C) during the worst part of the day, and drink plenty of water.

You may have an allergy, possibly to plant or pollution. If it is giving you a lot of breathing trouble, perhaps you should see a doctor to rule out any health problems made worse by the heat and humidity.

I've included some links from WebMD in case you are interested in how heat affects people, what symtoms are most serious and what to do in cases of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

We have had a rough summer this year, I hope you get some relief soon.

Answer 3

Funny - we just moved to Northern Mississippi from Philadelphia, PA back in May. I know exactly what you are talking about. I walk outside and instantly feel ill. I think it's just your body adjusting. I hate to say it - but you have to get acclamated to the heat (that word may be spelled wrong - sorry). The only way i found to do so is to go out in the heat in little increments and drink plenty (obnoxious amounts) of water. I have a constant headache here. It is the mugginess that kills me - in Philly it would be hot or humid - not both at the same time consistently - maybe a day or three and then it would break. I was just teling my mother that i don't think it's been under 90 since July 1 down here!! It'll get easier - you just have to get used to it. I find thati dehydrate super quickly down here too - that and i just sweat out whatever water i put back in. It's definitely interesting! I will take a cool shower or bath after coming in from the heat and i will try to sit under a fan. And the water - ice cold is very refreshing!!! Do you have access to a pool? I will sit in the pool for hours - it's a relaxing way to refresh. It'll get easier the longer you're down here - it has for me. I was ready to move back home in June and it wasn't even "hot" then! HAHA They also have ozone warnings here - which will burn the inside of your lungs if you're out in it too long - i'm not used to hearing that at all. Good luck - you can email me if you wanna chat about life in the south! ;)

Answer 4

Yes, heat can make you sick. It is actually the mugginess that does most people in. Try to regulate your activities so that you are not outside during the heat of the day. You could also see a doctor for advice. Lastly, you could always move north and only have to deal with heat and mugginess during the summer.

Answer 5

No, it has to be something in the astmostphere to make me sick. I've stayed down south all my life and the weather is like this. That's why most of us wear Tshirts and jeans. It is really moist out here and yes humidity brings a lot of germs. since your body is not use to it then you sometimes feel like you are not breathing enough air. Splash some cold water on your face or use something that makes you body feel refreshing1

Answer 6

The heat can definitely make you sick. If you become overheated you can have difficulty breathing, headaches, nausea. Dress in light weight fabrics. Drink lots of water. Try not to drink sodas with caffeine as they have a tendency to dehydrate you. If you have to go in the sun, make sure you do this in the early part of the day or later in the evening. If you continue to have some of these symptoms, especially the burning in your lungs, I'd see a doctor. The lung thing is probably a different problem. I live in the south, and it has been one heck of a summer. Good luck!!

Answer 7

The heat can definitely make you sick. "hot and muggy" though also sounds like humidity, which for some people can be a different problem. Are you asthmatic? That can cause a problem in the humidity. A lot of people have trouble with the heat, you might be one of those people. I'm not sure what to tell you to fix it, other than drinking lots of fluids, not exerting yourself, and making smart decisions - stay inside as much as you can, don't waste energy, etc.

Answer 8

I drink a gallon of water per day in the summer, and sometimes feel like I'm still thirsty. But even staying in all day in the air conditioning, I still get nauseous when it's 100 or so degrees, and this is CA so it's fairly dry. I have switched to licorice tea (boil it for 5 min. so the sweetness comes out. Chill, pour on ice). It's much easier to keep down, is healthy, sweet, and no calories. I also put on Velcro ice packs around my chest and neck if I have to go anywhere in the car, even at 8:00 a.m. I take additional potassium (only one) and liquid magnesium 1 tsp, daily. Eat cold food - salads, sandwiches, chilled fruit. Lie down for a while each day. Avoid caffeine, sweets. A little salt may help unless it raises your B/P.

Answer 9

I know how you feel. I just moved to Ontario where it is extremely humid, I mean EXTREMELY, from Calgary, where it is always dry heat. Along with making me feel gross 24/7, sweaty, itchy, I feel like throwing up sometimes, it seems like I'm always changing clothes, taking showers, and gasping for air occasionally, and all I want to do is sleep. Luckily though, we have air conditioning which blasts arctic winds. Maybe you should consider upgrading your air conditioning?? It helps sooo much, and I'm starting to get used to the heat. You will too, don't worry. But anyways, it the meantime, eat cold soups, salads, stay inside, and eat lots of ice cream!! Good Luck!

Answer 10

I even have had warmth exhaustion distinctive circumstances, regrettably, and you're describing each and all of the indicators. the nice and comfortable button is that he's not any longer sweating, and his epidermis feels cool to touch. warmth exhaustion could make you very nauseous, which may finally end up in vomiting and diarrhea. Agitation would be a demonstration of warmth stroke (that's very extreme and demands instant medical interest), even though it may additionally be that he's annoyed with being sick. complicated for me to declare without understanding him. He desires to stay in a funky place for here couple of days. i choose to propose he stay abode from artwork, if feasible, to grant his physique time to readjust. If he remains no longer cooling off, you've him take a heat bathe or tub. no longer warm, and not chilly; that could marvel your equipment. If he gets worse, maintains vomiting, and would't consume or drink something, you will would desire to take him to the ER so they are able to get some fluids in him. otherwise, have him take small and customary sips of water, ginger ale, juice, gatorade, something he can keep down. determine he rests. the indicators can final (to a lesser degree) for countless days, yet finally they'll subside.

Answer 11

It is just the heat, and humidity. I get headaches and sick too, I try to stay in the shade. Drink alot of water, no sodas or anything with sugar, water is more refreshing and stay in the Air Conditioned places as much as possible. You can be getting dehydrated from the heat as well.