TYLER, Texas — As temperatures move into the 90s, it is a reminder that the summer season is upon us.
Experts suggest to be aware of signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
"The population most that is mostly at risk for heat exhaustion and dehydration and heat strokes which is obviously the worst of all, are the very young and the very old," Dr. Emmanuel Lonsdorfer, emergency room physician at Hospitality Health ER in Tyler, said.
Tanning or laying out by the pool may seem like the perfect way to beat the heat but you should be aware of taking in too much sun.
"Just watch out for signs of confusion, nausea, sometimes you have abdominal cramping," Dr. Lonsdorfer said.
Signs of heat exhaustion can happen very quickly. Here are few signs to watch out for:
- Faint
- Dizzy
- Excessive Sweating
- Cool, pale, clammy skin
- Nausea
- Weak Pulse
- Muscle Cramps
Dr. Lonsdorfer says during days of excessive heat to limit your time outdoors.
"We also go by the rule 9-10 a.m. in the morning to about three to four in the afternoon," Dr. Lonsdorfer explained. "That's when the sunlight is more intense."
One other important reminder as we all head the sun this summer, the COVID-19.
Will the summer heat kill the virus?
According to some sources, new cases of COVID-19 are not expected to stop at the heat rises.
Dr. Lonsdorfer says the as the virus is novel only time and further research will tell.
"I would probably say by the middle of the summer or the end of the summer we could probably make some accurate correlation if COVID-19 is sensitive to weather patterns whether it's humidity or heat," Dr. Lonsdorfer said.
