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How to Avoid and Treat Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke

By Sharon O'Brien, About.com

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What is Heat Exhaustion?

Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat-related illness that can develop after several days of exposure to high temperatures, along with dehydration caused by inadequate or unbalanced replacement of fluids.
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