Experts Explain: Humidity Stroke or Heat Stroke?
According to experts, the differences between humidity stroke and heat stroke are quite important. Humidity stroke occurs when high humidity affects the body’s sweating mechanism, reducing its ability to cool. In this case, symptoms such as excessive sweating, weakness, headache, and dizziness are seen. The elderly, infants, and chronically ill people are in the risk group.
Heat stroke occurs when body temperature rises too high and the sweating mechanism fails. In this case, the skin becomes red, dry, sweating stops and serious symptoms occur. Heat stroke is highly life-threatening. The risk group includes a wide range of people from babies to the elderly.
Health Tips from Prof. Dr. Goral
Prof. Dr. Vedat Göral from the Department of Gastroenterology drew attention to the negative effects of high humidity on health. High humidity can have negative effects on the veins, muscles, nervous system and electrolytes that regulate blood pH. In addition, when not drinking enough water, veins dilate and blood flow to the brain can decrease, which can increase the risk of fainting.
Prof. Dr. Akkoyunlu and Sleep Quality
Prof. Dr. Muhammed Emin Akkoyunlu from the Department of Chest Diseases stated that a high increase in humidity can disrupt sleep quality. He emphasized that high temperatures and humid environments negatively affect sleep comfort and can cause sleep disorders.
Expert Dr. Farmer and Health Risks
Specialist Dr. Betül Mercan Çiftçi from the Department of Internal Medicine drew attention to the risks of high humidity on health. She stated that high humidity can weaken the body’s heat regulation mechanism and cause heat stroke. She drew attention to the fact that dangerous situations such as breathing difficulties can occur, especially in people with respiratory diseases.
Specialist Dr. Burke and Eye Health
Specialist Dr. Ziya Burke from the Department of Ophthalmology touched on the risks that high humidity can pose to eye health. He stated that high humidity can accelerate the spread of pollen and allergens and pose a risk to eye health. He also emphasized that attention should be paid to eye hygiene against the risk of eye infections.
