Tips for coping with the heatwave
- Avoid direct exposure to the sun.
- Stay in shady and cool places.
- Avoid crowded places.
- Dress in light, comfortable and light-colored clothes.
- Don’t forget your hat and sunglasses to protect your eyes from the intense reflection of sunlight.
- Take many, lukewarm showers during the day. It is also a good idea to place ice packs on your head and neck as a protective measure.
- Drink plenty of fluids (water and fruit or vegetable juices, but not coffee or alcohol). If you sweat a lot, increase your salt intake somewhat – before following this advice, however, ask your doctor in case he has banned or restricted salt for some reason.
- Eat small (in quantity) and light meals, emphasizing the consumption of fruits and vegetables and limiting high-fat, “heavy” foods.
- Avoid heavy manual labor, especially in places with high temperatures, shortness of breath and high humidity.
- Avoid long hours of walking or running under the sun.
- Avoid long trips by public transport during hot hours.
- If you suffer from chronic diseases (respiratory, cardiovascular, etc.), consult your doctor for any special measures you should take. This advice is particularly important for those undergoing medication (it may even be necessary to modify the dosage of the medication or the treatment itself).
- If you have a newborn at home, dress him as lightly as possible and give him extra fluids to drink along with the milk.
During the hottest hours:
- Keep the windows of the house closed and the blinds down, making sure to open them all at night to cool the space. Otherwise, turn on the air conditioning or fan (just be careful not to sit in front of the point where the wind is “blowing”).
- If you experience any discomfort or annoyance, contact your doctor.
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