What are the dangers of working in the office in hot weather

Cardiologist, therapist Rustem Osmanov explained what consequences can occur if you work in too

hot room. Discuss

The expert said that the air temperature inthe office should be + 22-25 degrees, but if the mark rises above 28 degrees, people working in such a room may have a decrease in mental performance, lethargy and absent-mindedness will appear. To avoid overheating, you need to ventilate the room in the morning, it is advisable to use a fan or a humidifier - the air conditioner can dry out the air, and you can also catch a cold from it.

Osmanov also spoke about some rules.In the heat, you should not drink coffee - it is a diuretic, so the drink will increase thirst. You can regularly wash your face and wash your hands, so it will turn out to cool.

“Drink plenty of fluids, but only small ones.portions. If you drink a lot of liquid at once, then a person may feel heaviness and may be thrown into a sweat. Mineral water without gas in hot weather is the best choice. You can add lemon or mint leaves to the water, which not only helps to quench your thirst better, but also refreshes. And sweet and carbonated drinks, on the contrary, increase thirst, ”the doctor advised.

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