2015-08-15 Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke? (2)

• What is heat stroke?
• Symptoms of heat stroke
• The dangers of heat stroke

If you experience any of these symptoms, find a cool place right away. Drink plenty of water and rest. You could be experiencing heat exhaustion. If not treated, heat exhaustion could turn into heat stroke.

What is heat stroke?
Heat stroke, also known as sunstroke, is the most dangerous heat-related condition. Heat stroke happens when one's body overheats from exposure to hot temperatures for too long.

When someone suffers from heat stroke, their body temperature rises to 40 degrees Celsius or higher. And it won't cool down without medical attention.


Language Lab
symptom n.
a change in the body or mind which indicates that a disease is present
- The symptoms of the disease include weight loss and uncontrollable trembling.
- The medicine can suppress the symptoms but can't cure the condition.

exposure n.
/ɪkˈspoʊʒɚ/
the fact or condition of being affected by something or experiencing something : the condition of being exposed to something
- Exposure to toxic wastes can cause serious diseases.
public attention and notice
- The movie needs more media exposure to be successful at the box office.
expose v.
to reveal (something hidden, dishonest, etc.)
- The political scandal was exposed by a rookie reporter.















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