First Aid Training

Puffy eyes

Puffy eyes are a usual symptom of an infection, allergy, inflammation or physical irritation. It might be due to excess fluid in the soft tissues that surround the eyes. The condition can also occur in conditions that affect the eye itself or associated with other generalized conditions such as hay fever or common cold. Inflammation of […]

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Flash burn

A flash burn triggers sore inflammation of the cornea. This occurs if subjected to bright ultraviolet (UV) light. This can be brought about by all forms of UV light, but the usual source is a welding torch. Flash burns are strikingly the same as a sunburn in the eye and can affect both eyes. The

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Dry eye

Dry eye can affect anyone at any age, but common among the elderly. The tears are responsible for lubricating the eyes and prevents them from drying out. When the eye is blinked, a thin film of tear is swept across the eye surface. An individual with dry eye does not have enough tears to keep

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Dealing with a sprain

A sprain involves injury to one or several ligaments. The ligaments are usually present at the joints and responsible for connecting 2 bones together. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ6OesdfWSk Indications Pain brought about the abrupt force or twisting motion Swelling around the affected area that manifests right away In severe injuries, bruising can occur. The ligament is usually tender

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Children issues: Dealing with abdominal pain

Abdominal pain is an issue that often occurs among children. It is one of the reasons parents bring their children to a doctor or emergency department. The pain might be difficult to diagnose. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEvgG1K83GY Many children with abdominal pain eventually get better in hours or days without special treatment and there is no cause often

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