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Does Dry Heat Make You Sick? | Here's What to Do

Kit Kittlestad

2 months ago
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We often hear about the difference between dry heat vs. humid heat. But, what does it all really mean? And what does dry heat feel like? The best way to describe this condition is low humidity and high temps. Unfortunately, these weather conditions can create certain health risks, particularly for those who are not used to it. 

Dry Heat vs Humid Heat

While dry heat may seem more tolerable than humidity, it can be deceptively dangerous. What is dry heat? 

Three of the most significant risks associated with dry heat are dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. For more on that, here’s how to recognize and react to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 

The more we understand these conditions, their symptoms, and how to avoid them will help us travel to these corners of the world more effectively. 


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