The danger of sudden cooling of a sweaty person

Andrei Tiagelnikov, chief independent specialist in primary health care for the adult population of the Moscow Ministry of Health, told “Sputnik” that the sudden cooling of a sweaty person can lead to a decrease in immunity.

He said, “The big danger in the heat is the temperature difference. For example, if you enter an air-conditioned room after the heat, the big difference between the temperature outside and in the room can cause stress to the body, which leads to a decrease in immunity. When a person sweats, The stress is exacerbated – because the moisture on the body cools down instantly. Therefore, you have to be very careful with the air conditioner. In the car, the air should be cooled gradually and not set to a very cold temperature.”

According to him, you should also not go out sweating in inclement weather, because wind or air current creates currents of cold air directed to a certain point of the body, where hypothermia and various diseases can occur instantly.

He added: “In hot weather, you need to try to stay at a comfortable temperature – up to 25 degrees. If this is not possible, a little cold shower is an effective way to help the body cool down. If possible, shower several times. a day, to avoid discomfort – at least twice a day. Showering will also help eliminate unpleasant odors, remove excess grease and dust, and unclog pores.”

He explained that if it is not possible to shower, you can dampen a towel and a piece of cloth and put it on your face, on the back of your head, and wipe yourself, as well as wash your face with cold water. You can also do this outdoors by dampening a rag with water from a bottle.