Pulmonary hypertension is a form of high blood pressure that involves the arteries in the lungs and right side of the heart. In one variant of pulmonary hypertension, the small-sized arteries in the lungs becomes blocked or damaged, thus making it hard for blood to flow to the lungs and places pressure on the arteries. […]
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Croup is an infection affecting the respiratory system such as the larynx, trachea and the bronchial tubes in the lungs. Croup is a condition that develops in children which is usually caused by viral infections in the upper airways, throat and surrounding tissues with a distinctive barking cough. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWm79baQegc”] It is important to note […]
Nasal polyps
Nasal polyps are soft and non-cancerous, tear-drop shaped growths that develop inside the sinuses and nose. They are usually found around in the area where the sinuses open into the nasal cavity. The polyps do not cause pain, but they can become large and cause blockage of the airways which makes it hard to smell […]
Sore throat
A sore throat is also known as pharyngitis. In most cases, this can be caused by an underlying condition such as the flu or strep throat. A sore throat can be caused by a virus or bacteria when breathing through the mouth or being exposed to a variety of irritants. If another condition is causing […]
Inhalation of smoke from a bonfire
Bonfires can be harmless and can be controlled, but the smoke produced can be very dangerous to the health. The smoke from bonfires contains chemicals and compounds that are dangerous to the body in high doses. Before starting a bonfire, it is important to know the possible complications that might arise from inhaling the smoke […]
The Heimlich Technique – How To Do It Correctly
The Heimlich technique is a series of maneuvers that are three-fold and whose aim is to eliminate objects that are stuck in the airways as is the case when one is choking. This technique is used on the abdominal region and revolves around the use of increased pressure so that it is possible to dislodge […]
First Aid for Electrical Injuries
Electrical injuries occur when an electrical current passes through the body that causes inadvertent damage and burns to the internal organs thereby affecting their functions. Faulty electrical lines, machinery and appliances may result in an electrical injury. Others causes of electrical injuries may occur with contact with household wiring or power lines. There are a number of factors that […]
Prevalence of Sleep Apnea: How Important is Canadian First Aid?
For many, learning Canadian first aid is only ideal for people who are living in accident-prone areas or for people who are currently surrounded with friends or loved ones who have formally diagnosed and chronic medical conditions such as Diabetes or Myocardial Infarction. What they do not realize is that learning about Canadian first aid […]
CHOKING REMAINS THE PRIMARY DANGER
Breathing consists of two phases: inspiration, the period when oxygen flows into the lungs, and expiration, the period when carbon dioxide leaves the lungs. Every part of your body needs oxygen. Oxygen allows cells to release needed energy for the muscular work of dancing. Both phases can be either passive or forced. The active process […]
Shortness of breath: Symptoms
There are two things you should do to tell whether a casualty is experiencing shortness of breath, also known as dyspnea: Ask and Observe. If you suspect that the person is having breathing difficulties, asking him about it the best way to evaluate a casualty. If he is unable to reply due to difficulties in […]