Missoula medical experts say recognize signs of heat related illnesses
Weâre now fully into the early stages of an exceptionally strong and long heatwave, and medical experts are warning young and old alike to pay attention to what your body is telling you.
By:
Russ Thomas
and last updated 2021-06-29 20:01:31-04
MISSOULA â Weâre now fully into the early stages of an exceptionally strong and long heatwave, and medical experts are warning young and old alike to pay attention to what your body is telling you.
âDo I feel dizzy? Do I feel tired? Do I feel nauseous? And start paying attention to those things. And the minute you start to notice those symptoms within yourself, the best thing you can do is get out of the sun and get out of the heat. We want them drinking cool water, not ice water but cool water, cool shower, cold wash clothes, cold compresses.â - Missoula City-County Health Director DâShane Barnett