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Please share a trick that would help people who are coping with heatwaves.

5 doctors weighed in across 5 answers

Ignore: If you've stopped sweating, you're dehydrated; find a cool space to rest and drink water.

Answered 2/3/2016

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To: To stay hydrated during a heat wave, drink plenty of water and eat a salty snack.

Answered 11/9/2016

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Ignore: Drink plenty of water even if you are not sweating. Try to stay in AC.

Answered 6/8/2017

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Dr. Michelle Ramirez-joglar answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ignore: Avoid being outside when heat is worst, usually between 10am and 2pm.

Answered 6/27/2017

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Dr. Richard Roberts answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ignore: If tortured by overheating outside, purchase a cooling vest which maintains a temp of 54 for 5 hours.

Answered 10/25/2017

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