![]() ![]() Certain types of building are at particular risk of overheating, for instance top floor flats, and those which only have windows along one wall because it’s impossible to get a through breeze. Water, lower fat milks and tea and coffee are good options. Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol. Keeping hydrated is vital – not only does this make up for the fluid you lose through sweating, but helps cool you down and helps prevent many of the problems that contribute to heat exhaustion. Prevention is the best bet here and our advice has three parts: keep hydrated, keep your home cool and keep yourself cool. These are all signs of heat stroke which is a medical emergency and can kill. Has rapid or shortness of breath or is confused, has a fit or loses consciousness.Has a temperature that's risen to 40C or above.Are not sweating even though they are too hot.Stay with them until they are better and call 999 if the person is Cold packs around the armpits or neck are good too ![]()
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