Know the Difference Between Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 -- 12:01 PM

(Bob Hague, WRN) With the hottest temperatures of the year in much of the state, know the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Symptoms of heat exhaustion include faintness or dizziness, excessive sweating with cool, pale clammy skin. In that situation, you should move to a cooler air conditioned place, drink water, or take a cool shower or use cold compresses.

Heat stroke includes a throbbing headache, no sweating, and a body temperature above 103 degrees with red hot, dry skin. In those situations, call 911 and take immediate action to cool the person until help arrives. Find more at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Facebook page.

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