Babies will have at least one episode of common cold during the first few months of their life and an average baby can suffer from the condition at least 10 times before reaching his/her 2nd birthday. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ounAbuQ_1Bc” width=”220″] Common cold affects the respiratory tract of the baby and cause nasal congestion, runny nose and […]
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When the bedbug bites, they inject an anesthetic so that victims cannot feel anything which is also an anticoagulant that keeps the blood flowing. Bedbugs are tiny insects with six legs that usually spend the day hiding and goes out to feed during night time. The bites of bedbugs cause rashes and severe itchiness that
Wheat allergy is an allergic response to foods that contain wheat. Allergic reactions are likely to occur after eating wheat as well as breathing in wheat flour. Generally, it is important to note that wheat can be found in various foods including beer, soy sauce and ketchup. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSc3Ltoha0U” width=”220″] When it comes to wheat
Trigger finger is characterized as a tender condition that activates the locking of the fingers or thumb once bent. Generally, trigger finger occurs when the tendons in the finger or thumb becomes inflamed. The tendons are strong bands of tissues that function in connecting muscles and bones. In addition, the tendons and muscles in the
Swimmer’s itch is an itchy rash which happens due to direct contact with certain parasites that generally lives on freshwater snails and waterfowl. These parasites are released into the freshwater ponds and lakes during warm days. When swimming in infested waters, the parasites burrow into human skin and cause swimmer’s itch. The rash just lasts
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Shortness of breath is also known as dyspnea which involves difficulty breathing and feeling suffocated. Breathlessness can be mild, moderate or severe and sometimes accompanied by anxiety and stress that can make the condition worse. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2auLobkUzSQ” width=”220″] There is shortness of breath when exceeding the usual activity level or climbing high altitudes where oxygen
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Whiplash is a common injury involving the neck of a person following a strong acceleration and deceleration that can cause uncontrolled, strong forward and backward movement of the head and neck that is usually due to vehicular accidents. Whiplash injury involves damage to the structure of bones and soft tissue. In most cases, “whiplash-associated injuries”
The hands are the frequently used parts of the body and the fingers are prone to exposure to hot surfaces such as hot pans, hot burner, blistering steam and an open flame. Accidentally touching or holding these surfaces can result to a burn and blisters. There are three types of burn – 1st, 2nd and
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A pinched nerve happens when there is excessive pressure placed on a nerve or roots of the nerve by nearby structures such as the cervical discs, tight muscles and bone spurs. A pinched nerve in the neck and other areas of the body causes severe pain. It prevents the affected person from performing normal daily
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Mold is a fungus which makes spores rather than seeds such as plants and floats in the air similar to pollen. When an individual inhales the spores of mold, it can result to symptoms of an allergy. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU0CsgQE04U” width=”220″] Outdoor molds grow in fallen leaves, rotting logs, compost piles, on grasses and grains. Even