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People with high blood pressure should avoid certain activities and situations that may raise their heart rates and blood pressure to dangerous levels. These include:
- Saunas or steam rooms
- Steam baths
- Heated whirlpools
- Hot tubs
- Very warm swimming pools
It is very important for hypertensive people to limit the amount of time spent in these activities to less than 10 minutes. After exposure to these environments, individuals should sit down out of the heat for a few minutes before standing to minimize the risk of dizziness or fainting (syncope).
Hypertensive individuals must also be careful about using certain over-the-counter (OTC) medications that contain vasoconstrictors, which can elevate blood pressure. Such medications include:
- Eyedrops
- Antihistamines
- Cold, flu, sinus and cough medications (especially those containing decongestants)
Hypertensive patients are also encouraged to follow all of their physician’s orders regarding treatment in order to prevent serious health consequences. Patients are also encouraged to discuss with their physicians any side effects or other concerns that they may have about their treatment.
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