At least three more days of 95 to 100-degree heat temperatures are forecasted for this week. Cookeville Regional Emergency Physician Dr. Omar Hamada said that he’s already seen cases of heat-related illness in the emergency room. He said that the most common mistake when it comes to heat exhaustion and even heat stroke is that people tend to overestimate their ... Read More »
Rising temperatures and humidity are increasing the risk of heat illnesses. That is according to Cookeville Regional Family Medicine’s Dr. Ernest Buchanan. Buchanan said heat exhaustion and heat stroke are the most common ailments. But, how do you spot the differences? “Heat exhaustion is when a patient has an elevated temperature, and they can’t continue their activities,” Buchanan said. “Although, ... Read More »
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