<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:black">Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">As the sun&#39;s strong in summers, you must keep yourself hydrated and stay cool across the hot and humid weather. The sunny season typically means never-ending days, and if you live in the circle of latitude, you are familiar with its effects. The weather in Qatar is very hot. Besides accepting precautions, you could fluently arrest to &quot;HEAT EXHAUSTION&quot; or far riskier a &quot;HEAT STROKE&rdquo;. </span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">People who used to work outdoor such as laborers, drivers, shopkeepers, pedlars, and other pursuits who work outside, bear the hot sun. They have to face exhaustion and heat stroke. So what is HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT STROKE?</span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="color:black">&quot;<span style="font-size:18px">Heat Exhaustion</span>&quot;:</span></span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Heat exhaustion is when a heat-linked sickness occurs after someone has been exposed to excessive temperature or because of dehydration. Two types of &quot;Heat Exhaustion&quot; are:</span></span></p>

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	<h3 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:18px">Water Depletion</span>:</span></span></span></h3>
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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">◦ When &quot;Heat Exhaustion&quot; occurs, the process of sweating decreases, and body temperatures rise to 104 centigrade F. Also, you can have headaches, extreme thirst, lost consciousness, and loss of fragility.</span></span></p>

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	<li style="text-align:justify">
	<h3><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:18px">Salt Depletion</span>:</span></span></span></h3>
	</li>
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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">◦ In &quot;SALT DEPLETION,&quot; you can suffer from vomits, nausea, rapid muscle cramps, and lightheadedness.</span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Now what</span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="color:black">&quot;<span style="font-size:18px">Heat Stroke</span>&quot;:</span></span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Heat stroke is a situation in which your body starts overheating. Its temperature rises rapidly within 10 to 20 minutes, the perspiration system breakdowns, and the body is impotent to cool down. The temperature can no longer be in charge of the body. It is way riskier than &quot;Heat Exhaustion,&quot; which can lead to death.</span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:18px">Causes of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke</span>:</span></span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">The most frequent and common causes&nbsp;of &quot;HEAT EXHAUSTION&quot; and &quot;HEAT STROKE&quot; are:</span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:18px">Dehydration</span>:</span></span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Intense dehydration is when you start losing more fluid than you take in. It is also because of sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, physical exercise in the harsh sun, or poor diet.</span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:18px">Alcohol Usage</span>:</span></span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">It can affect your body&#39;s proficiency in balancing your body temperature, which can lead you to &quot;HEAT EXHAUSTION&quot; or &quot;HEAT STROKE.&quot; WARM WARDROBES:</span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Clothes that don&#39;t allow your body to discharge sweat and dissolve freely.</span></span></p>

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<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:18px">When The Body Fails To Cool Itself</span>:</span></span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Our body works according to our surrounding heat, resulting in core temperature. When it is sweltering outside, your body needs to regulate heat gain to balance the core temperature. </span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">On sunny days, our body cools itself with the process of &quot;Perspiration&#39;. The discharge of sweat regulates body temperature. Somehow if you exercise in hot and humid weather, there are fewer chances to handle itself properly. It leads you to a lower version of heat illness called &quot;HEAT-CRAMPS.&quot;</span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:18px">Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion</span>:</span></span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Symptoms of &quot;Heat Exhaustion&quot; and Heat Stroke&quot; are:</span></span></p>

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	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Headache.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Unsteadiness and nervousness.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Lack of hunger and feeling ill.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Extreme perspiration.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Pale, grey skin.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">High pulse rate.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Body cramps.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Thirsty.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Temperature higher than 36 C.</span></span></li>
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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Heat Exhaustion is not typically severe. If you can treat it in 30 minutes, otherwise it can lead the patient into &quot;HEAT STROKE,&quot; which needs treatment in an emergency.</span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:18px">Symptoms of Heat Stroke</span>:</span></span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">The common symptoms of &quot;Heat Stroke&quot; are:</span></span></p>

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	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Temperature higher than 104 F.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Lightheadedness.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Lack of perspiration.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Dry skin.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Vomits.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Weakness.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Muscles cramps.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Strong or slow heartbeat.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Obliviousness.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Behavioural swings such as turbulence, overwhelm, confusion, etc.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Brainstorm.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Painful headache.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Fast or depth-less breathes.</span></span></li>
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<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="color:black">&quot;<span style="font-size:18px">How to Protect Yourself from Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke</span>&quot;:</span></span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">There are some precautions you should follow to protect yourself from &quot;HEAT.</span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:18px">EXHAUSTION</span>&quot;:</span></span></h2>

<h3 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:18px">Precautions</span>:</span></span></span></h3>

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	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Increase the amount of water taken in a day; you should stay hydrated to keep yourself safe from &quot;HEAT-RELATED-ILLNESS&rdquo;. It will help your body to balance your temperature and also on an excellent sweat system.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Avoid going outside during the daytime if it&#39;s not essential, or try to stay hydrated and keep taking rest in a cool place. Shot to plan your activities at a calmer time, such as night or early morning.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Escape doing longer exercise or outside work if it&#39;s not life-and-death. After all, if you are not a summer person, you have a higher chance of getting into any heat-related illness. Your body will take a long time to adjust to hot weather.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Protect yourself from sun tan because it decreases the ability of the body to cool down. In summer, use sunscreen with SPF of at least 15, glasses, and a floppy hat. You should apple the sunscreen after 3 hours or less if you sweat.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Try to wear light-material clothes such as cotton or loose-fitting clothes. Avoid tight clothes to wear. They do not allow your body to cool itself.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Avoid sitting in transport vehicles. It can lead you to death when any bus, bike, car, or other vehicle is parked in the sun. The vehicle&#39;s temperature increases by 20 degrees&nbsp; F, so never sit in a parked vehicle whether it is parked in the shade.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">You can take supplements to keep yourself hydrated and your temperature balanced.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">To keep yourself safe from &quot;HEAT STROKE,&quot; you should take a shower twice with cold water to stay cool.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">You should avoid oily, spicy, and sweet food, this type of food can increase your body temperature due to poor functioning.</span></span></li>
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<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px">The Danger</span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:18px">&nbsp;in Heat Exhaustion</span>:</span></span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">If you do not treat heat exhaustion, it will lead to a &quot;HEAT STROKE.&quot; It may be a life-and-death condition that typically happens when your core body temperature reaches 40C or higher. It requires quick action and medical care; otherwise, you can lose your life.</span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px">The Danger</span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:18px">&nbsp;in Heat Stroke</span>:</span></span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">&quot;HEAT STROKE&quot; is very dangerous and has many complications: Some serious ones are:</span></span></p>

<ol>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">It can cause serious swelling in the brain and organs, leading to permanent damage.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Heat stroke is preventable but can cause death if the patient does not get proper and sensible treatment on time.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">&quot;HEAT STROKE&quot; is a dangerous condition that can lead to organ failure and brain damage. If anyone has symptoms, they should immediately rush to the emergency room or call the healthcare helpline.</span></span></li>
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<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:18px">Treatment of &quot;Heat Stroke</span>&quot;:</span></span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">If someone has a &quot;HEAT STROKE,&quot; you should immediately call the emergency as it is very dangerous. Till the ambulance is on its way, you should try to cool down the overheated patient, such as putting him in a cold water tub or cold shower. </span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">At least spray him with cold water, and use ice packs on his body to cool down the temperature. Also, cover his head, feet, armpits, hamstring, under the abdomen and thighs, and neck with a cold, wet towel.</span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Remove all the extra clothing and take the patient to any cool place, somewhere in a shady spot, or somewhere an air conditioner or fan is available. If a person is in a sense, give him some cold water, or if he is not in a sense, try to get him to provide him with some cold water. </span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">&quot;HEAT STROKE&quot; treatment point is to cool down your body for in any emergency when health care service is not provided, you can use these methods:</span></span></p>

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	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Put the patient in ice water. It will help to the lowering the body temperature.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">You can spray cold water mist and give hot air to the patient. It will create the evaporation cooling method.</span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Cover the patient with a cold, wet cloth.</span></span></li>
</ul>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">The faster you take these actions, the less death risk will be.</span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:18px">Treatment of &quot;Heat Exhaustion</span>&quot;:</span></span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Suppose someone is having a &quot;HEAT EXHAUSTION.&quot; In that case, they should stop doing all the work and stay at a cool place, drink some cold water or energy drink but don&#39;t use soft drinks because it can lead to dehydration.</span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:black">Take a cold shower, cover your feet and head with a cold, wet towel, and wear light-weighted clothes and soft material. If you still don&#39;t feel good after one hour, you should check with the doctor. There are emergency medical treatment centers in Qatar.</span></span></p>

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