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Jul 2023
14m 16s

Staying Cool - Management of Exertional ...

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It’s mid July and this summer has been extremely hot. In this week’s podcast, we’ll discuss exertional heat illness, a group of conditions that can occur when the body’s temperature regulation system is overwhelmed by exercise or exposure to high temperatures. We’ll cover the three types of heat illness, the different treatments for those who show symptoms and what to do to prevent heat illness.

Join Dr. Niket Sonpal as he keeps us all cool during this extreme heat.

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