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Q
Q
after a day at the beach, your skin
is red, itchy and blistering. you
applied sunblock before heading outside and spent time under an
umbrella, so what gives?
IS IT: A sunburn or solar urticaria?
SUNBURN. the signs of solar urticaria
(an allergy to the sun) can be similar to
a sunburn, but you'd notice them immediately upon sun exposure, chou says.
"While a sunburn can result in blistering
of the skin, an allergic reaction would
look more like a rash-raised, itchy
bumps that appear when you're out in
the sun." Vigilance is key when it comes
to preventing sunburns. Remember to
reapply sunscreen every couple of hours
and spend as much time in the shade
as possible.
Q
you go off the beaten path for a
relaxing walk in the woods, only to
spend the evening scratching your
calf, where you now have a line of itchy,
red welts.
IS IT: Bug bites or poison ivy?
POISON IVY. poison ivy (also known
as poison oak) is caused by an allergic
reaction to the resin of the plant, so
the welts tend to appear in a linear pattern. "chances are, if you have that one
line of resin on your skin, you have it
on your clothes too, so be sure to wash
anything you were wearing in hot, soapy
water, or you'll just spread the problem,"
chou says.
after months of planning, saving
and daydreaming, you finally get to
take that tropical vacation but end
up spending the first three days in the
bathroom instead of on the beach.
IS IT: Norovirus or food poisoning?
NOROVIRUS. More commonly known
as the stomach flu, norovirus is an
extremely contagious virus that can
cause quick-onset diarrhea and vomiting that lasts about three days, chou
says. It's more common while traveling
because you tend to come in contact
with more people (and their germs).
"Food poisoning has similar symptoms but is shorter in duration," chou
says. "to avoid both, always practice
proper hand-washing as well as food
safety practices."
Q
you've set out on a high-elevation
mountain hike, but halfway up, you
begin to feel dizzy, tired and as if
you can't catch your breath, even when
you take a break.
IS IT: Altitude sickness or being out
of shape?
ALTITUDE SICKNESS. "the best way
to tell if you're dealing with altitude sickness is to sit down for a few minutes,"
chou says. "If you still feel like you can't
catch your breath, it's probably the
altitude." other telltale signs include
headaches, anxiety and nausea. "the
only way to feel better is to head down
toward sea level," he says. to avoid altitude sickness, acclimate to the higher
elevation for a day or two before exercising, and stay well hydrated.
Q
the midday temps are creeping up
into the 90s, but you decide to go
for a lunchtime run anyway. While
pounding the pavement, you begin to
feel thirsty, weak and dizzy, and you're
sweating like a madman.
IS IT: Heatstroke or dehydration?
DEHYDRATION. When you first notice
these symptoms of dehydration, it's
time to head home. "heat exhaustion is
really another layer on top of dehydration, so if you notice the first, you need
to take action to avoid the next," chou
says. try to get out of the heat, or at
least into some shade, and drink plenty
of fluids. and next time, think of taking
a morning run. n
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tips about water safety, fireworks and more.
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