Columbia Health

Extreme Cold means below normal temperatures combine with strong winds (wind chill) that result in the thermostat falling below -27 °C. Brr! Of course temperatures this extreme come with more health risks, such as: Windburn - Skin becomes very dry, red, sore and itchy. Frostbite - Skin of the extremities (hands, feet, nose) turns yellowish or white. Respiratory Tract Irritation Hypothermia - Body temperature drops below 35 °C, causing shivering […]