People who have certain chronic conditions need to be more cautious that most during the summer season.
Some common medical issues, even when well controlled, can flare up in the summer season. During summer normal activities can pose a risk.
These are the few conditions outlined by experts that can make you more vulnerable
Migraines are agonizing headaches that can make nauseous and sensitive to light. Dehydration can trigger a migraine. If you get migraines during summary, then make sure to drink extra water or electrolyte beverages while it's hot outside.
During an attack, it is best to retreat into a dark, comfortable calm room. In case if you have to go out, protect yourself from the brightness of the summer sun with a hat, umbrella or polarized sunglasses.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the nervous system, causing vision problems, weakness, pain, confusion and other symptoms.
If you have MS, even a small increase in body temperature can aggravate symptoms, so if you are a multiple sclerosis patient, stay cool. Dress in lightweight, breathable clothing and be inside house if symptoms get worse.
Autoimmune conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis cause joint pain and fatigue. If you have one of these conditions, then you should stay out of direct sunlight.
During day time when the sun is brightest stay indoors and always protect your skin with long sleeves and pants and broad spectrum, 30 SPF sunscreen mad from zinc or titanium dioxide.
Rosacea is a common skin disorder that causes redness and bumps in the complexion, especially around the nose and cheeks.
Sun can irritate rosacea, heat can dehydrate the skin which could make it even worse.
Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPS), and lung cancer are all conditions that make it harder to breathe.
If you have a lung condition, you might report more symptoms during the summer, probably because an increase in wildfires affects air quality. In the summer, the environment gets less friendly for people with respiratory illness.