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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 website Stay Safe This Summer The National Safety Council has a variety of tips to help you and your family have a safe and fun summer. Visit bit.ly/1vZJsGQ for tips about water safety, fireworks and more. Summe r 2015 43 http://www.bit.ly/1vZJsGQ

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