Heat exhaustion can lead to serious symptoms (Image: Newsquest)
NHS Ayrshire and Arran has released advice to help those showing signs of heat exhaustion – including how to cool them down.
The main symptoms of heat exhaustion include a high temperature, dizziness, nausea and potentially vomiting.
To help cool them down, move the person into a cool place and remove all unnecessary clothing like a jacket or socks.
Get them to drink a sports or rehydration drink, or cool water, and cool their skin by spraying or sponging them with water, and fan them.
Cold packs wrapped in a cloth and put under their armpits or on their neck can also work well, and you should stay with them until they’re better.
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