
Due to global warming, March and April are the months when Thailand experiences extremely hot weather. During this humid and hot weather, children may suffer from summer diseases. A common occurrence is “heatstroke.”
Causes of heatstroke in children
- Exercise outdoors during hot weather.
- Not getting enough water to drink each day
- Wearing too many layers of clothing and too much thickness
- Staying in a hot place for too long
Symptoms of heatstroke in children
Symptoms of heatstroke in children can vary from child to child, โปรโมชั่นพิเศษจาก UFABET สมัครตอนนี้ รับโบนัสทันที but common symptoms include:
High fever, body temperature, headache or dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, thirst, little urination, and unconsciousness.
Treatment of heatstroke in children
Treatment of heatstroke in children will be considered by the doctor based on the child’s symptoms for the most appropriate treatment as follows:
- Provides substances that replace lost water in the body, such as electrolytes.
- Wipe your body with cold water to reduce body temperature.
- Relieve pain and reduce fever with paracetamol.
- Rest in a well-ventilated and airy place.
Prevention of heatstroke in children
- You should not stay in hot weather for long periods of time.
- Exercise or play in the morning or evening.
- Wear lightweight, breathable clothing.
- Drink water frequently to quench your thirst and prevent dehydration.
- Observe the child’s behavior. If the behavior changes, see a doctor immediately.
Heatstroke in children is a preventable disease. Parents should closely monitor their children and follow the above recommendations to prevent their children from getting this disease.
How to protect children from PM 2.5 dust
Avoid outdoor activities during times when there are high levels of PM 2.5 particles.
Wear a PM 2.5 dust mask if you have to do outdoor activities.
Drink 6-8 glasses of clean water/day.
Do not burn leaves or burn trash in your living area
Close doors and windows tightly and turn on a fan to circulate air.
Eat vegetables, fruits, and nutritious foods.
PM 2.5 dust is a problem that is difficult to avoid. And at present, there is no tendency to decrease in any way. Therefore, parents and guardians must observe symptoms, protect their little ones from this toxic dust as much as possible, and regularly check their health with a specialist doctor.