How to protect health in hot weather? Recommended by doctors

Hot days, you should definitely not lie on the beach all day, rush in the garden in the middle of the day or work out for a long time. Also, steam is not a good time for active sports, especially when the sun is most intense (from 11 am to 3 pm).

It is dangerous for young children to be in the sun for a long time, they are recommended to stay in the shade or in a cool place indoors. It is important to make sure that children drink regularly and wear a hat or handkerchief when outside. Under no circumstances should babies be left alone in the car or indoors. Children can also overheat by sleeping indoors and hot indoors, as well as for long periods in a stroller.

It should be borne in mind that the effects of prolonged heat can exacerbate the course of chronic diseases, so discuss with your doctor how to maintain your health on hot days. People with chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease, should follow your doctor's instructions carefully, even in hot weather. On hot days, special attention is needed for patients who have limited mobility (attached to the bed) and can not take care of themselves - ensure that their rooms are adequately ventilated and cooled, as well as sufficient fluid intake.

Seniors, especially those over the age of 75, are also at risk of overheating. It is important for older people to listen to their body and take special care. Seniors, like children, it is better to stay in the shade and in well-ventilated rooms, as well as to drink enough water.

It must be taken into account that unventilated, overheated offices and work in closed, overheated premises can also pose a risk to human health, therefore care must be taken to ensure that the premises are adequately ventilated and cooled.

In hot weather, doctors recommend the following:

• Take more fluids than usual, drink before you become thirsty. When walking outside the house, always take a bottle of water with you so that you can drink regularly during the day. It is recommended to use cool water or mineral water alternately. Do not drink alcohol, strong coffee and tea, because these drinks increase dehydration - dehydration of the body.

• Plan your day so that you can avoid the heat and be in as well as well-ventilated rooms as much as possible. If possible, do not stay in the open sun for a long time.

• If you do have to go outside, wear a hat and light, light, "breathable" clothes. Take enough water with you and use sunscreen.

• In cities, be more on the shady side of the street, looking for cooling in shops, cafes and other rooms with air conditioning. In nature - from time to time take a breath in the shade under the tree.

• To cool off, take a cool shower, bath or rub with a wet towel several times a day.

• Use caution when swimming. Remember that an overheated person should not go swimming in cold water!

Assistance in case of overheating:

• place the victim in a cooler place or in the shade half-lying;

• undresses the victim;

• moisten the victim's forehead, neck, chest with cool water;

• give cool water to drink;

• ventilate, cool, generate airflow.

But if your health deteriorates rapidly and you experience tremors, chills, high fever, nausea with vomiting, confusion, seizures or loss of consciousness.