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Please take it easy in this dangerous heat, drink lots of
water, rest in cool areas, be alert for signs of heat stress, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke. See http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heat_guide-page-3.asp for more details. The Chicago area is in its 3rd day of 100+ degree heat. From the CDC: Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat-related illness that can develop after several days of exposure to high temperatures and inadequate or unbalanced replacement of fluids. Those most prone to heat exhaustion are elderly people, people with high blood pressure, and people working or exercising in a hot environment. Warning signs of heat exhaustion include the following: The skin may be cool and moist, pulse rate will be fast and weak, and breathing will be fast and shallow. If heat exhaustion is untreated, it may progress to heat stroke. Seek medical attention immediately if any of the following occurs: Symptoms are severe or the victim has heart problems or high blood pressure Otherwise, help the victim to cool off, and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen or last longer than 1 hour.
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4/11/2014 04:29:03 am
It's nearly impossible to find well-informed people in this particular topic, however, you seem like you know what you're talking about! Thanks
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