Asthma Attacks: Emergency Steps to Help Someone Breathe
Below is a concise guide on how to help someone experiencing an asthma attack. These steps can stabilize breathing until professional care is available. Recognize the Signs Wheezing: High-pitched whistling sound when exhaling. Breathin...
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Diabetic Emergencies: Handling Low Blood Sugar or DKA in a Pinch
Introduction People with diabetes—Type 1 or Type 2—can face sudden, life-threatening complications if their blood sugar spikes too high or plunges too low. Prompt recognition of these emergencies, like hypoglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis (...
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Allergic Reactions and EpiPens: How to Be Prepared for Anaphylaxis
Introduction Allergic reactions vary in severity, but anaphylaxis is the most extreme and life-threatening. It occurs when your immune system releases a flood of chemicals in response to an allergen, leading to airway constriction, severe swellin...
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Heart Attack or Not?: How to Recognize a Heart Attack and Respond Quickly
Introduction Chest discomfort can be alarming. But is it a heart attack or a different type of pain, such as indigestion or a panic attack? Recognizing early heart attack symptoms and understanding how to respond quickly can save a life—possibl...
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Stroke Awareness: Act F.A.S.T. – Recognizing and Responding to Stroke
Introduction A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, resulting in brain cell death. Rapid recognition and response can make a life-altering difference—reducing disability and saving lives. The F.A.S.T. acronym (Face, Arms, Sp...
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