TIPS on how to BEAT the HEAT!!!!.
The three month long annual heat wave is upon us, particularly those living on the African Sudano Sahelian belt. Although it is a yearly occurrence, the experience always proves to be oppressive and generally annoying to deal with. During this period of the year, temperatures on average vary between 27 and 43 degrees Celsius. What do we need to take into consideration during this time? Indeed,heat exhaustion starts slowly, but if it's not quickly treated it can progress to heatstroke. In heatstroke, a person's temperature reaches 105°F (40.5°C) or higher. Heatstroke requires immediate emergency medical care and can be fatal. Here is what you should reflect on . WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION? increased thirst weakness fainting muscle cramps nausea and vomiting irritability headache increased sweating cool, clammy skin elevation of body temperature, but to less than 105°F (40.5°C) WHAT TO DO? If yo