Tips on how to manage with a heatwave because I'm genuinely worried and don't what else I can do
Keep sun-facing windows shut
Keep windows open at night
Don't go outside during 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for long periods of time, that is peak UV hours
Use sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat if you go outside for a long time, bring a water bottle with you
Wear lightweight, prefeably loose, clothes with light-colored fabrics
Remeber to get hydrated, drink water, juice, cold tea and isotonic drinks (gatorade for example)
Oral Rehydration Salts can be homemade, for one liter of water you add two tablespoons of sugar and one teaspoon of salt
ORS usually tastes bad for children and they will refuse to drink it, make a limonade and add a pinch of salt to the cup they'll drink
Altough it's not recommended, my mother would also give me lemon soda with a pinch of salt
Avoid heavy, greasy, salty meals, they can make you feel sick and cause dehydratation
Symptoms of heat exhaustion: heavy sweating, dizzyness, nausea
Symptoms of heatstroke: high body temperature, lack of sweat, confusion, fainting
In case of heatstroke, do not give the person fever-reducing meds, instead remove their clothing and soak them with cool water, use a fan to make the water evaporate quickly, keep a cold wet towel or ice packs wrapped in towels around armpits, neck and groin,
Do not force fluids on a vomiting person, this will make them throw up even more
Take them to an emergency room if their condition doesn't improve or worsens