Dispelling Common Misconceptions: Dry Heat is Not Inherently More Harmful Than Humid Heat Discover the realities behind the myths that dry heat is more dangerous than humid heat in Las Vegas.
Dry heat may deceive you into thinking it's safer than humid heat, but the reality is, they're equally dangerous. According to Daliah Wachs, a Las Vegas family medicine doctor and radio host, dry heat can make you feel cooler than you actually are, leading to a slower response to seek a cooler spot.
Sweat evaporates faster in dry heat, increasing the potential for faster dehydration. If you consume alcohol, as many poolside visitors in Las Vegas do, you'll dehydrate even quicker and be more likely to overlook that you're in danger. To keep your body temperature stable, it produces more sweat and widens blood vessels near the skin during hot weather. But if the lost sweat isn't replaced, you may face the first level of heat illness.
Heat Exhaustion
Symptoms of heat exhaustion include cramps, nausea, pallor, weakness, and dizziness. Your heart rate might also increase to counteract the fluid loss caused by sweating. It's crucial to head indoors, lie down with your feet elevated, and consume small sips of fluid. Cool and wet cloths applied to the underarms and body can also help. If symptoms persist or worsen, contact medical professionals.
Heat Stroke
Temperature overheating beyond your body's upper limit (106°F) results in heat stroke. This condition can cause nerves to stop functioning and your internal organs to swell, extremely increasing your risk of a heart attack. Recognizing the symptoms - difficulty breathing, seizures, high fever, and unconsciousness - is critical. Unfortunately, heat stroke is a medical emergency that can be fatal. Should this happen, immediately call 9-1-1. Heat stroke can develop in a short amount of time, depending on the temperature and your level of dehydration.
With record heat being a leading cause of weather-related deaths in the US, 1714 fatalities were due to heat-related causes in 2022, a 740% increase from 2004. The weeks ending July 22 this year saw a 51% rise in heat-related hospitalizations compared to the average since 2018 in Nevada, Arizona, and California.
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