Altitude sickness arises if the body does not have adequate time to adjust to the air pressure changes and level of oxygen in the air. The condition is likely to occur among those who rapidly move up to areas with high altitudes. How is altitude sickness treated? It is vital to determine the signs of […]
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Adult cellulitis is defined as a bacterial infection that involves the skin and underlying tissues. It generally forms in the legs but can develop in any body part. Remember that this form of infection is not contagious. The condition is brought about by various strains of bacteria. The usual cause of the infection is the
The Eustachian tube is linked to the middle ear to the rear region of the throat. The tubes are responsible for helping the ears seep fluid. It also keeps the air pressure at the right point. Oftentimes fluid or negative pressure lingers in the middle ear. The pressure external the ear rises excessively. This results
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An asthma attack is defined as a sudden increase in the asthma symptoms. Generally, an episode can trigger the following: Rapid, shallow breathing Coughing Difficulty breathing Wheezing Unable to take a deep breath In most cases, the symptoms range from minor, moderate or even severe which is based on the degree of airflow constriction. An
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Pufferfish poisoning can occur among those who eat pufferfish. The fish is served as an Asian delicacy in some forms of sashimi and sushi. The poison present in the fish is tetrodotoxin which is one of the most toxic poisons in nature. The chef preparing dishes that include pufferfish are specially trained to slice the
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Shark bites are known to cause significant skin and tissue damage. It is important to note that sharks possess several rows of sharp, triangular, serrated teeth. Sustaining a bite from a shark can result to massive tissue loss due to the strong biting force of the creature. Generally, most bites result to cuts that are
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A finger dislocation is considered as a prevalent form of injury. It arises once the finger bones are moved out of their normal position. The injury can affect any finger joints but typically in the middle knuckle of the little, ring, middle or index finger. In most cases, a dislocation can be accompanied by a
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The bends or decompression sickness occurs among scuba divers or hiking in high altitudes. The condition occurs if the dissolved gases, usually nitrogen turn into bubbles that can affect any body part including the lungs, joints, heart, skin and the brain. What are the indications? The musculoskeletal and nervous systems are typically affected. If a
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Activated charcoal is known to absorb a variety of chemicals and drugs. It is important to note that adsorption is a process where atoms and molecules move from a bulk phase onto a solid or liquid surface. This simply means that the toxic substances attach to the surface of the charcoal. Since charcoal is not
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Blue nightshade is an herbaceous plant that can cause poisoning. It is important to note that poisoning can occur by accident or intentionally after swallowing the plant or its products. The poisonous part of the plant is solanine and atropine which is generally found in the leaves and fruits of the plant. What are the
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