Facts About Allergies A severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) develops in allergy sufferers shortly after exposure to certain allergens such as insect bites and foods but is also seen, for example, by medical allergies. The condition can be untreated to be fatal in a short period of time If a person gets an allergic reaction, call for professional help immediately Often allergy sufferers themselves have adrenaline (epiphene) or inhaled medicine – help the person take the medicine or inject if they can not self In case of shock and unconsciousness, normal first aid is exercised Background A severe allergic reaction, also called anaphylaxis , can lead to shock and life-threatening difficulty breathing The condition can develop within seconds or minutes in […]
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First Aid For Strokes
Facts About Strokes Strokes is due to a blood clot or bleeding in the brain An Strokes suddenly causes infertile half-sided symptoms due to a stop in blood flow to the brain 90% of all people with apoplexy have very characteristic symptoms: facial paralysis Half-sided paralysis or disturbances in the arm and / or legs Disturbance of speech Disturbances of vision What are Strokes? An stroke (stroke) occurs when blood flow to a region of the brain is reduced or stopped Brain cells begin to die within minutes after they have lost their vital nutrient supply (especially oxygen) – a process that continues over the next hours This can be a life threatening condition, and help should be called immediately […]
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Facts About Antibiotics Antibiotics is the name you use, the medicines that can kill bacteria or cause them to fail to grow antibiotics have no effect on the viruses In order to prevent the bacteria become resistant (resistant), it is important to keep the consumption of antibiotics in the whole of society to a minimum Have you started on a course of antibiotics, it is important that the cure is done completely done What are antibiotics? Antibiotics is a common name for the drug, which works by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics have no effect against viruses. The most common type antibiotics are penicillin, as there are many variants. Consumption of antibiotics in South Africa remains low compared […]
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What Tussionex Pennkinetic? Tussionex Pennkinetic is a prescription antihistamine and antitussive medications used to treat allergies. The creators of Tussionex report this medication is the only liquid 12-hour prescription cough medicines approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Function Symptoms of allergy arising from histamine which the body produces when coming into contact with an allergen, and Tussionex Pennkinetic works by blocking the histamine production. Like other anti-tussives suppresses Tussionex also the body’s natural urge to cough. Ingredients RX list reports that the active ingredients in Tussionex is hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine. Hydrocodone is a narcotic, making Tussionex a controlled substance. Dependence Like other drugs leads Tussionex sometimes physical dependence on the drug when taken for several weeks. When this […]
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Depression can have serious effects on the lives of people who suffer from it, as people close to them, as friends and family members. According psychcentral.com, denial can be a major problem in the treatment of depression. If someone can not see that there is a problem in the first place, it can be almost impossible for him to recover. Be sure to support loved ones who have been diagnosed with clinical depression, despite difficult times, as it may be vital to the success of their medical treatment. Instructions • Ensure that family member or friend that actually suffer from a diagnosable mental illness. Only a doctor can diagnose and treat mental illnesses. When a person has simply been sad […]
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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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