An ingrown toenail is a usual and annoying cause of pain, often due to incorrect footwear that does not allow the nail to grow properly or poor nail trimming. What are the indications? The big toe is usually affected. The sides of the nail appear to grow downwards into the skin surrounding the toe. There […]
Loss of consciousness is an issue that must to taken seriously. Even though unconsciousness has various causes, head injuries are the usual cause. Loss of consciousness due to head injuries In most cases of head injuries, a child who loses consciousness wakes up only after a few seconds, but even so, he/she should be assessed
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Secondhand smoke poses several health issues. Even if one does not smoke, inhaling the smoke of others can be detrimental to the health as well. The smoke is responsible for causing death from lung cancer and heart diseases among non-smoking adults. Secondhand smoke can be harmful to the health of children since their lungs are
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Tuberculosis is an airborne infection that mainly affects the lungs. Even though the condition in now uncommon than in the past, some groups of children face a high risk such as: Children in a household with an adult with active tuberculosis or high risk of acquiring the condition. Children with HIV or another health condition
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A child with fever requires proper care. The normal temperature of children tends to vary with his/her age, activity level and time of the day. Infants are predisposed to have upper temperature levels than older children. Almost everybody has temperature that peaks in between late in the afternoon and early evening and drops between midnight
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Various allergy medications are readily available to manage allergy symptoms. Some are available by prescription while others are over-the-counter. Just like with any medications, the over-the-counter variants must only be used with the advice of the doctor especially if given to children. Commonly used allergy medications Antihistamines Antihistamines work by suppressing the effects of histamine
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Drowning occurs if an individual is underwater and inhales water into the lungs. The airway might spasm and seal shut or water can impair the lungs and prevent them from obtaining oxygen. In whichever case, the lungs could not allocate the required oxygen to the body which can be life-threatening. Once there is lack of
Penicillin allergy is a reaction once the immune system overly reacts to penicillin antibiotics. The usual allergic reactions to penicillin include hives, rashes, itchy eyes and swollen lips, face or tongue. In rare occasions, penicillin allergy can trigger anaphylaxis which can be fatal. This reaction usually arises in an hour after using the medication. If
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Hyperventilation is described as breathing that is rapid and deeper than normal. It results to a drop in the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood. This can cause lightheadedness, rapid heart rate and shortness of breath. In addition, it also results to tingling or numbness in the hands or feet, fainting, anxiety and sore
Patellar tracking disorder is characterized by shifting of the kneecap or patella out of place as the leg flexes or straightens. In most instances, the patella shifts excessively forward the exterior of the leg. In some cases, it shifts toward the interior. What are the causes? Patellar tracking disorder is typically brought about by various
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