Exercise-induced asthma is usually triggered by exercise or being physically active. This type of asthma is easy to manage and exercise must be part of the management plan. Generally, regular exercise can improve overall health and well-being. The individual should be able to exercise as often as possible and if the asthma symptoms regularly arise […]
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Tooth loss among adults necessitate immediate attention. Once an adult or permanent tooth is knocked out, the chances for it to survive is high if restored into the gum right away and consulting a dentist. If delayed, the less chance for it to survive. As for baby tooth, it is not placed back into the
Bronchiolitis is an infection in the chest that is viral in nature. It usually disrupts the small-sized breathing tubes inside the lungs. The condition affects infants below 6 months old but can occur among those up to 12 months. Remember that smoking increases the risk for infants to develop the condition. Bronchiolitis typically starts as
Overtraining syndrome is a neuroendocrine ailment due to excessive training. If an individual is overtraining, he/she engages in high intensity training and limited rest periods that results to constant tiredness, diminished performance, mood swings, neural and hormonal changes as well as recurrent poor health. Indications of overtraining syndrome Always bear in mind that fatigue is
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A chronic case of subdural intracranial hematoma is basically a blood clot that forms on the surface of the brain amidst the brain and dura or dense exterior covering. This is considered as a chronic condition as the clot steadily forms over several days. What are the indications? Headache that gradually intensifies over several days
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Wrist tendonitis is a sore condition triggered by inflammation or injury of the tendons in the wrist joint. It is important to note that the tendon is a group of durable fibrous tissue. The tendon is attached firmly to the muscle fibers and the other end tendon is linked to the bone. The tendon anchors
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Head injuries must be treated seriously due to the possibility of damage to the brain. Oftentimes, the damage might not be evident even hours after the injury occurs. Head injuries such as a concussion, skull fracture, brain compression is difficult to determine for a first aider. What are the indications? Altered state of consciousness that
A sprained thumb is due to the excessive backward bending of the thumb from its normal range of motion. The injury involves the ligaments that support the joint at the base of the thumb. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlK4YDI6Gfc Indications of a sprained thumb The indications of a sprained thumb usually include the following: Thumb pain at the time
The distal radioulnar joint is positioned at the wrist amidst the 2 forearm bones – radius and ulna. It is important to note that this injury is usually a subluxation or partial dislocation but might also involve fracture on either bone. What are the indications? The indications of distal radioulnar joint subluxation include the following:
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A clavicle fracture involves damage to the clavicle bone that travels along the anterior of the shoulder up to the sternum in the center of the chest. The clavicle is usually damaged from falls onto an extended arm or onto the shoulder itself. It can also occur during contact sports such as rugby or football.
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