Old people seldom go out in sultry days (old people are afraid of heat at night)

since the beginning of summer, the weather is often sultry. At this time, many old people often don't want to be at home and want to go outdoors. In fact, on the contrary, it is not suitable for the elderly to go outdoors in muggy days, but to stay at home as much as possible and have proper rest and activities.

when the weather is sultry, the humidity in the air increases and the oxygen content decreases, and the elderly with weak constitution and those with hypertension and coronary heart disease will feel unwell, and have symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath and dizziness. In addition, high temperature weather will make the human body sweat too much and concentrate blood. If it fails to replenish water in time, it is easy to form blood clots.

Therefore, the elderly should reduce outdoor activities, not to mention strenuous exercise. You should rest indoors more, such as playing chess, taking care of flowers and plants, watching TV programs suitable for the elderly, etc., but don't be too tired; Appropriate increase in nap time, reduce the intensity of activity, in order to reduce the heart load and reduce myocardial oxygen consumption; Pay attention to increasing drinking water, it is better to drink a small amount many times, and drinking too much water will also increase the burden on the heart.

Keep the room ventilated. If you must turn on the air conditioner, you can turn on dehumidification to reduce the humidity of the indoor air, but the time should not be long. Life should be light, eat more fruits and vegetables, eat lean meat and fish appropriately, and try to eat less greasy or high-fat food; Clothes should be breathable and sweat-absorbent, and keep loose, comfortable and dry; If there is obvious discomfort in the heart, under the guidance of a doctor, some appropriate adjustments should be made to the drugs used to treat cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

In the south, it will be as hot and humid as in the dog days, while in the north, in the early summer, the air pressure is low, and the air will be dry at the end of spring. Therefore, if you encounter the sultry days in the early summer in the north, in addition to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular patients, you should pay attention to the fact that dust and particles in the air may also affect the respiratory tract of the elderly, and the number of elderly people with recurrent diseases such as emphysema and asthma will increase significantly. Therefore, it is suggested that the elderly with a history of asthma should also be careful to avoid excessive fatigue and mood swings. If you feel unwell, you should go to the hospital for early diagnosis and treatment.