We’ve had a scorching start to summer here in the Tristate. Many of our Cincinnati Home Dialysis patients are looking forward to taking advantage of the season and eased COVID-19 restrictions after vaccination. But the rise in temperatures, humidity, and air quality advisories means home dialysis patients need to take extra care to stay safe and healthy. Here are four things kidney patients should keep in mind in the summer months.
Pools are opening, the peonies are blooming, and sleeves are getting shorter – warm weather is on its way! Here at Cincinnati Home Dialysis, we love getting outside to enjoy the summer months.
But some days, those hot and humid afternoons when temperatures are stretching into the upper 90s can be a lot for anyone to handle. Dialysis patients are especially susceptible to the stresses of high temperatures and poor air quality. Staying hydrated is important, but drinking too many fluids can also be harmful. That’s why it is important for dialysis patients to be in the know about summer weather forecasts and how to stay safe during the warmer months.
