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Emergency & First Aid Guide

Emergency & First Aid Guide_rjb Contents: ^Emergency Kit ^Fever Guide for Children ^First Aid for Choking ^First-aid Kit 1.       Relief for Severe Pain on Lower Back: (Updated: 3/3/16) First, check if patient is allergic to pain relievers. Otherwise, give him over-the-counter pain reliever (ex. BUSCOPAN). For severe pains, he may take Tramadol-Paracetamol (CETRA, DOLCET-325mg). He must take a laboratory exam (urinalysis) to see if there is any kidney problem, then see your doctor for medical check-up. For emergency cases, go to Olivarez Hospital or Las Pinas Doctor’s for emergency check-up (consultation fee-P700.00; ER fee-P300.00; urinalysis-P78.00; pain reliever-50.00; total-P1,128.00) 2.       Remedies for Hot Pepper Hands: First, prevent this by wearing gloves or rubbing your hands with vegetable oil before cutting chili peppers. But if you already have burning fingers because of the chili oil, a good splash of rubbing alcohol or high-proof alcohol like

First Aid: Cardiac Arrest

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First Aid: Heart Attack

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What is a heart attack? A heart attack happens when the blood supply to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked. The blockage means the heart can’t work effectively. The symptoms of a heart attack vary, but may include: persistent, vice-like chest pain, which may spread to their arms, neck, jaw, back or stomach breathlessness feeling unwell sweating. What is the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? A heart attack can lead to cardiac arrest. With a heart attack, a blockage suddenly stops blood reaching the heart and it can’t work effectively. This might cause cardiac arrest, when the heart stops working completely. Someone having a cardiac arrest will collapse, become unresponsive and stop breathing.

Nosebleed: Causes and Treatments

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Nosebleeds are common. They may be scary, but they rarely indicate a serious medical problem. The nose contains many blood vessels, which are located close to the surface in the front and back of the nose. They’re very fragile and bleed easily. Nosebleeds are common in adults and  children between the ages of 3 and 10 . There are two kinds of nosebleeds. An  anterior nosebleed  occurs when the blood vessels in the front of the  nose  break and bleed. A  posterior nosebleed  occurs in the back or the deepest part of the nose. In this case, blood flows down the back of the throat. Posterior nosebleeds can be dangerous. Causes of nosebleeds There are many causes of nosebleeds. A sudden or infrequent nosebleed is rarely serious. If you have frequent nosebleeds, you could have a more serious problem. Dry air is the most common cause of nosebleeds. Living in a dry climate and using a central heating system can dry out the  nasal membranes , which are tissues inside the n

Exercises for Better Balance

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Cough and Cold Medicines

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth. Guaifenesin is used to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.Feb 7, 2019 (Brand: Robitussin) Carbocisteine , also called carbocysteine, is a mucolytic that reduces the viscosity of sputum and so can be used to help relieve the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and bronchiectasis by al lowing the sufferer to bring up sputum more easily. (Brand: Solmux) Ambroxol is a drug that breaks up phlegm, used in the treatment of respiratory diseases associated with viscid or excessive mucus. Recently, a hypothesis suggested that it may have a potential role in treatment of Paget's disease of bone, Parkinsonism, and other common diseases of aging-associated diseases involving dysfunction of autophagy.[1] Ambroxol is often administered as an active ingredient in cough syrup. (Brand: Mucos

Cold or Sinusitis?

Is It a Cold or Sinus Infection? Link:  https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/features/cold-sinus-infections#1 Watery  eyes , a stuffy nose,  sneezing : How long these symptoms last can be a clue to what’s causing your congestion. Is it a cold or a  sinus infection ? Cold If it’s a cold virus, you may find yourself close to a tissue box for several days. Most of the time,  colds  get better on their own in 10 days or less. Cold Symptoms Colds  bring on a nasty mix of symptoms that can really wear you down. They can include: Sore throat Cough Headache Stuffy nose Mucus buildup Sneezing Fatigue Swollen  sinuses Fever (usually low-grade in adults but higher in children) Treating Your Cold Because the  common cold  is a virus,  antibiotics  won’t help. But over-the-counter  medications  may make you feel better. “The remedies you choose should be targeted at specific symptoms, so something for your  headache , for your congestion, for your fever,” says Came

Allergies or Cold?

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Overview If you have congestion and a runny nose, or you’re sneezing and coughing, your first thought may be that you have a cold. Yet, these are also signs of allergies. By learning the differences between allergies and colds, you can find the right method of relief — fast. What is a cold? A  cold , also known as “the common cold,” is caused by a virus. Many different types of viruses are responsible for colds. While the symptoms and severity may vary, colds generally share some of the same basic characteristics. Here are some key features of the common cold: Colds are transmitted through virus droplets that a sick person sheds when they cough or sneeze. In addition to coughing and sneezing, cold symptoms can include a sore throat and a runny, stuffy nose. More severe colds can also cause headaches, fevers, and body aches. Recovery from a cold is usually quick. The average duration of a cold is  7 to 10 days Trusted Source . If symptoms last more than a