It’s important to recognize heat exhaustion early and seek treatment as quickly as possible.

Heat exhaustion is one of the less severe conditions ofheat illness.

Heat illness includes heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat syncope, and heat stroke.

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Signs of a Medical Emergency

State of California Department of Industrial Relations.What is heat illness?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about extreme heat.