Sinus congestion refers to a condition in which the mucus blocks the nasal passages, nose or sinuses blocking airflow across the passageways. A person with sinus congestion may experience runny nose or stuffy nose, posterior nasal drip, nasal congestion, ref eyes, cough, sore throat and fever. Treatment for sinus congestion may often depend on its […]
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Smoke inhalation occurs as a result of breathing in poisoning gases, soot or smoke from a fire nearby. Smoke contains toxic substances such as carbon monoxide that inhibits the body’s oxygen supply. Moreover, prolonged exposure to smoke can also cause lung damage, damages to the airways and poisoning from the chemicals absorbed in the lungs.
Cradle caps are common conditions occurring in infants which results in the inflammation of the scalp causing scaly skin and a skin or scalp rash. The condition resolves within 8 months without any treatment. The rash is caused due to the increased activity of the sebaceous gland in the scalp. This occurs as a result
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A responsible sitter should be prepared to handle the different needs of a child as well as emergency situations. Here are three important things that every sitter should know: 1. How to contact the parents. Make sure you have the right contact information, especially mobile or phone numbers, of the parents. Even if you have
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A lot people enjoy riding motorcycles and bikes. Indeed, these two-wheeled vehicles are a fun and exciting way to travel and explore, giving you a 360-degree view of the roads. But, they are also the most common cause of serious road accidents. You can suffer severe injury, or even death, if you do not protect
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There are two small bud-like tissues positioned at the back of the mouth, called tonsils. They are a part of the human immune system as they produce white blood cells and antibodies to combat infection causing germs in the mouth. Therefore, tonsils are considered to be the primary defence mechanism of protecting the body against bacteria contained
The human body is susceptible to electric shock because it can conduct electricity. When the body receives an electric shock, the electric current passes freely through the skin and many major tissues and organs without any hindrance. In extreme cases, an electric shock may even stop the heart by disturbing its rhythm and causing a
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Welcome to Infant First Aid and CPR. We are committed to providing you with the most up to date information and registration about infant first aid and CPR. An infant is a person that is under one years of age in the CPR world. Because of their size and body structure, CPR that is used
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