A first degree burn results from spending a little too much time in the sun. Or if you have been boiling water and steam happens to find its way to your skin, making it red and causes a burning sensation that is a first degree burn. Here are a few tips on making burning feeling a whole lot better. Instructions How To Treat first degree burns Run the burn under cold water as soon as you can. Let the cold water run on it for not less than five minutes. We need to cool it down quickly so burnt stops immediately. Take a couple of Ibuprofen pills to ease the pain and swelling. Keep in mind that if the burn […]
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There are three degrees of burns, third degree burns are the most severe. Third degree burns damage all layers of the skin and requires immediate hospital treatment. Large third-degree burns may require skin grafting or surgery, although sometimes they are less painful than the first and second degree burns because the nerves and tissues of the skin is damaged. Hot water / steam burns Hot water burns are the most common type of burns, with children and older adults most at risk. Hot water burns can be caused by spilled coffee or hot shower or bath water. Steam burns close often happen in industrial settings or in the kitchen when the skin comes in boiling water. Hot oil / grease […]
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Hot water burns can be extremely painful and just as damaging as the fire burns. Unless burns less, it is imperative to contact a physician or expert emergency-care for the most effective treatment options. The best at-home treatment is simply cold running water. Avoid popping blisters, which can lead to scarring. With proper care, your hot water burn heals within a few days. Instructions Immediately place your hot water burn under cold water for at least 15 minutes. Elevate the burned area immediately to minimize swelling. Keep the area elevated for at least one hour. Wrap the burned area gently with gauze. Place a cold compress of gauze to relieve pain and swelling. Make sure gauze is a little loose. […]
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It is not uncommon for people to be burned mild here and there throughout life. But second-degree burns are much more serious and must be treated immediately. Instructions How To Treat second degree burns Cold Water. Immediately after the skin has been burned, it is important that the suction burn in cold water for at least 15 minutes. Keeping clean, cool washcloths to burn throughout the day. Put on an antibiotic cream. Creams or ointments will help to treat burn and controlling the pain. Apply the cream as soon as the burn is finished soaking in cold water. Cover the burn. In order to deal with a second degree burn, cover it with a dry cloth such as nonstick gauze. […]
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Nonallergic rhinitis is a common complaint that affects more than 50 million people in the US alone, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Both adults and children can develop the condition. The symptoms are similar to those seen in allergic rhinitis, including congestion and a runny nose. The condition is not due to an allergy. In some cases, environmental irritants trigger symptoms while other people may react negatively to certain odors, medicines, foods, or changes in the weather. Instructions Take an over-the-counter decongestant to reduce nasal congestion. Medicines containing pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine work by narrowing of blood vessels in the nose. Using a saline nasal sprays thin mucus, and speed the healing of a sore, raw […]
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Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is typically used to treat pain and relieve fever. Ibuprofen is the generic name of this over-the-counter medications. There are several names that have ibuprofen as their main active ingredient, including Motrin and Advil. Ibuprofen can ease the symptoms of minor aches and pains, including headaches, back pain, joint pain, toothache and menstrual pain. Function According to Drugs.com, ibuprofen works by reducing hormones in the body, causing pain and inflammation. Hormone, according to the UK Netdoctor called cyclo-oxygenase (COX), and produces chemicals called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are the body’s response to injury and disease, and is responsible for causing pain. Ibuprofen blocks the COX, which in turn stops the creation of prostaglandins. The end […]
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About Recovery Direct Recovery Direct is one of South Africa’s top addiction treatment centres based in Cape Town. The team focuses on therapeutic cognitive change therapy and works by identifying and resolving the trauma based triggers of addiction. The centre features one of the most sought after outpatient programmes that is attended by both alumni of the residential treatment and just about anyone that is looking to get guidance and support on dealing with addiction issues. Recovery Direct is based in Cape Town South Africa and is one of the only recovery centres featured on Cape Town’s official tourism website. The centre has sponsored a number of local addiction help initiatives such as tough love and pro bono sponsored many individuals […]
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