 Doctors across Maryland say they have seen an uptick in heat-related illness visits, with many of these patients being young and in good health otherwise. Physicians at Northwest hospitals say the quickest and easiest way to treat early symptoms is drinking cold fluids and getting to a shady area or into air conditioning if possible. If you don't have access to AC, we've placed a link to cooling centers around the area on our website, WBALTV.com.