First Aid Training

Sciatica

The sciatic nerve is the biggest and longest nerve in the body. It travels from the inferior back through the buttock and continues down to the rear of the leg. The sciatic nerve is responsible for controlling movement of various muscles in the thigh and leg as well as providing sensory input to the brain. […]

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Diabetic emergency – hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia

When an individual has diabetes, it is vital that you know the side effects of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and how to properly manage them. Remember that both can become a diabetic emergency if not recognized and treated promptly. The suitable treatment is prevention but oftentimes, it can be unavoidable.

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Chlorine allergy

Chlorine allergy is a type of allergy where the symptoms are delayed since the reactions are cell-mediated. Most individuals with this allergy are actually oblivious of their allergy to chlorine, unless they are exposed to the chemical. Nevertheless, it is easy to determine if an individual has chlorine allergy once the following symptoms occur. Dry

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Tips when dealing with insect sting allergy

Even though many individuals occasionally encounter insects that sting, some are actually allergic and have insect sting allergy. When a stinging insect delivers a bite, the site develops swelling, redness and itchiness. Among highly sensitive individuals, they are allergic to insect stings. It simply means that the immune system overly reacts to the venom. If

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