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Ever wonder why CPR training requires constant re-certification? Why it keeps changing? Let’s explore some of the reasons why. Standards Keep Changing Every few years the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) releases the latest studies on CPR and provides updates to medical world on what works and what doesn’t work in terms of CPR. […]

What is a Cold? Viral infection that affects the throat nose and ears is referred to as a cold. Statistically, 200 and above distinct category of viruses cause common cold. Colds are usually not very serious and they last a few days though in children, they may always lead to other infections. Children of age of

Overview Asthma is a long lasting health status that causes wheezing, coughing and breathlessness. The degree of its manifestation differ from one individual to another. It is a condition that can be managed easily by most people. What is Asthma? This long term condition is triggered by the congestion of the lungs. The airways refer to small tubes

Overview Vomiting and diarrhea are occasionally known as “stomach flu,” but the flu virus is a respirational infection and does not usually cause diarrhea and vomiting. If you have vomiting or diarrhea, you might want to speak to your GP. Causes of diarrhea and Vomiting include: Germs, viruses or organisms Poisoning from food Eating of

Overview of Sinusitis When there is pain and pressure in your face and head, more times than not this is a sinus infection. There are both types of sinus infections that last for a while, and those that are considered acute. Chronic sinusitis is classified as pain, infection and inflammation that does not go away

Overview For children who have Type 1 diabetes, this is something that is going to be an issue they will deal with for the rest of their life, as there is no cure for this disease. In most cases, the child will need to take injections, and if they are young, you are going to

What is a Tension Headache? For those who suffer with headaches, in most cases these are tension headaches. They are something that happens a lot when you have a lot of stress. The good news is that they are usually not associated with anything serious. However, they can make life difficult and they are painful

Overview of Asthma Attacks When a person has an asthma attack, they are having an increase in their asthma symptoms that happens suddenly. For example, they may experience: Difficulty in breathing Breaths that are rapid and shallow Unable to take a deep breath, and this may be accompanied by a stomach ache Wheezing Coughing The

Overview Once referred to as acute renal failure, acute kidney injury is when the kidneys are not working as they should be working. The kidneys main job in the body is to remove the products of waste, help balance the water and salt levels in the blood, and to basically keep you healthy. When the

Overview Blisters form on the surface of the skin with watery liquid beneath it. Blisters can form when your skin is scorched by heat or by chafing against something. Blisters from a Sunburn If you are really unfortunate (or not cautious enough) you could get blisters forming on your skin. Your body recognizes that your