Even though hornets are not aggressive, they can become defensive if they feel threatened or their nest. Always remember that hornets sends signals to other hornets, thus you might face a lot of hornets that can sting repeatedly. This will only make the symptoms worse or trigger a severe allergic reaction among individuals who are […]
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It is a known fact that accidental drowning can occur at the beach, in a swimming pool or even a water container. It is important to be familiar on ways to prevent drowning from occurring. You can even enroll in a first aid course that includes water safety so that you are prepared in case
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Once an individual sustains a severe electric shock, there are actually three burns that can occur – area of skin where the electric current entered the body, area where the electric current left the body and the internal body tissues where the electrical current travelled. While performing first aid can help prevent circulatory shock and
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Always bear in mind that the skin is prone to freezing if it is left exposed during extremely cold temperatures and can freeze temporarily if left out for an extended period. Frost burn is commonly known as frostbite in which the skin becomes numb, hard and often turns into grayish-yellow, pale or reddish in color.
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An MSG allergy occurs as a result of an allergic reaction to MSG or monosodium glutamate. Unlike with other food products, MSG has gained a bad reputation. Take note that MSG is the salt form of glutamic acid which is used as a food additive due to its flavor-boosting properties. It is believed that MSG
Sciatica is any type of pain that is caused by the compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve. The nerve is considered as the longest in the body and spans from the rear part of the pelvis, all the way through the buttocks and both legs and ending at the feet. Once something irritates or
A drowning individual is usually in a state of panic unless they are already unconscious. In case you have to rescue a drowning individual who is still coherent, you should be careful not to put yourself in danger while attempting a rescue. It is important to carefully assess the scenario and whether you are capable
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Cricket is considered as one of the popularly played sports during the summer in some countries. Cricket injuries are often caused by falls, overuse and being struck by the cricket ball. The game is often played under the heat of the sun, thus both players and spectators should be protected from heat stress, dehydration and
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Pericarditis refers to the inflammation of the pericardium, the tough double membranous layer covering the heart which the space in between the layers are filled with serous fluid which acts as a shock absorber in protecting the heart from forceful shock or jerking. The pericardial layer of the heart functions as a barrier in limiting
Preventing infection in the community is one of the primary goal of health care workers designated in the care of a community of people. The local as well as the state public health departments share this responsibility of maintaining and safeguarding the health of people by setting guidelines and policies of healthful practices to be
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