Even if you love the warm weather, the heat can be dangerous and even deadly. However, there are precautions you can take to stay safe.
It's important to realize that extreme heat and humidity are serious matters. In fact, an Associated Press analysis finds that 2023 set records for heat-related deaths.That’s why it’s critical to ensure not only your safety but also to check on others. On Monday, the Office of Emergency Management and Communications released some tips on how to stay cool:Dr. Trevor Lewis, Chair of Emergency Medicine at Cook County Health , emphasized the dangers of heat stroke.
"What you want to really be concerned about, though, is heat stroke. And what happens with heat stroke is you’ll get those same signs of heat exhaustion, but you might become confused, you might pass out. You get a very high temperature and you stop sweating. This is truly a sign of an actual medical emergency," Lewis said.
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