High blood pressure is a condition in which the force of blood against the artery wall is high enough to cause health issues. The blood pressure is determined by the amount of blood the heart pumps and the amount of resistance of blood that flows to the arteries. The more blood that the heart pumps […]
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Childhood asthma is a condition in which the lungs and airways are easily inflamed whenever exposed to airborne pollen. Sometimes, childhood asthma can flare up with a cold or other infection of the respiratory tract. Childhood asthma cannot be cured and it will continue into adulthood, but with the right treatment, the affected child can
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow which is a spongy tissue found inside the bones where the blood cells are made. You can learn more about this condition by enrolling in a course on first aid today. Symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia Fatigue and fever An enlarged
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Mitral valve stenosis is the narrowing of the mitral valve of the heart where it does not open properly, causing blockage of blood flow into the main pumping chamber of the heart which is the left-side ventricle. Mitral valve stenosis makes the person tired and there is shortness of breath. The primary reason why mitral
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Heart rhythm problems or heart arrhythmias happens when the electrical impulses that function in coordinating with the heart beats does not function properly which causes the heart to beat too fast, slow and irregular. Heart arrhythmias are sensations like quivering or racing heart and can be harmless. You can learn more about this condition by
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Penicillin allergy is involves the overreaction by the immune system to penicillin and other antibiotics. An individual with penicillin allergy will suffer from a reaction such as rash or even anaphylaxis which is a very dangerous condition. Penicillin antibiotics are prescribed for bacterial infections like strep throat, but not all reactions to penicillin are true penicillin
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Asthma is an inflammatory condition characterized by a reversible obstruction of the airflow and airway over responsiveness. This condition can happen at any age, and requires long-term follow-up. Asthma is chronic in nature and difficult to cure, but it can be prevented and kept under control. Proper management can make people suffering from asthma lead
Propane is a useful gas for cooking, heating and fuel for cars. Inhaling propane gas can cause long-term damage in the body. Propane is a liquid gas or vapour inside a sealed container. When propane is used, the gas is released in vapour form from a container and they will burn as fuel for different
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Many of us will experience shortness of breath at one point or another, but when exactly does it become necessary to administer first aid for shortness of breath? The first step in understanding shortness of breath is to know why it occurs in the first place. This is important because it permits professionals to know
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Anaphylaxis refers to a severe allergic reaction that sets off quite fast and triggers a possible fatal response, hence its important to know techniques for managing anaphylactic shock. Owing to its complexities, this condition requires immediate medical attention, but what do you need to do before help arrives? The steps outlined below will guide you to know what
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