June 2015

Chocolate, allergies, and asthma awareness

Chocolate, Food Allergies, and Asthma Triggers: First Aid Awareness in Canada

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Chocolate, Food Allergies, and Asthma Triggers: First Aid Awareness in Canada How Chocolate Can Affect Asthma Chocolate itself is not a common asthma trigger for everyone, but for some individuals, eating chocolate or chocolate-containing foods can worsen asthma symptoms. This usually happens because of an allergic reaction to one or more ingredients commonly found in […]

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Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injectors: First Aid Awareness in Canada

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Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injectors: First Aid Awareness in Canada Understanding Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is a severe, rapid-onset allergic reaction that affects multiple systems in the body and requires immediate medical attention. While many allergic reactions are mild, anaphylaxis can quickly become life-threatening if not recognized and treated promptly. Epinephrine auto-injectors (often known by brand names such

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Hickory pollen allergy guide

Hickory Pollen Allergy: Symptoms, Timing, and First Aid Awareness in Canada

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Hickory Pollen Allergy: Symptoms, Timing, and First Aid Awareness in Canada Understanding Hickory Pollen Allergy Hickory pollen allergy is a seasonal allergy that commonly affects people during the spring, particularly between April and May. Hickory trees—including shellbark, shagbark, and pecan varieties—produce large amounts of wind-borne pollen. Because this pollen can travel long distances, individuals may

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Juniper allergy symptoms and reactions

Juniper Allergy: Pollen, Skin Reactions, and First Aid Awareness in Canada

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Juniper Allergy: Pollen, Skin Reactions, and First Aid Awareness in Canada Understanding Juniper Allergy Spring can be a challenging season for individuals with seasonal allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis or hay fever. While grasses, ragweed, and pigweed are common triggers, wind-pollinating trees also contribute significantly to airborne pollen. Juniper trees—along with closely related species

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Understanding hamstring tendinitis

Hamstring Tendinitis: Symptoms, Causes, and First Aid Awareness in Canada

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Hamstring Tendinitis: Symptoms, Causes, and First Aid Awareness in Canada Understanding Hamstring Tendinitis Hamstring tendinitis is a condition involving inflammation or irritation of a hamstring tendon—the strong, flexible tissue that connects the hamstring muscles to the bones of the pelvis and lower leg. These tendons play a key role in walking, running, bending the knee,

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Basic Life Support (BLS): Essential Skills for Emergency Response

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Basic Life Support (BLS): Essential Skills for Emergency Response What is basic life support? Basic life support (BLS) refers to a set of essential emergency response skills used to support or sustain life until advanced medical care is available. While emergency medical personnel are trained to deliver BLS using specialized equipment, many core BLS skills

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Sports Injury Warning Signs: What to Watch For and When to Act

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Sports Injury Warning Signs: What to Watch For and When to Act Understanding sports injuries Sports injuries are common and can happen during organized sports, recreational activities, fitness training, or physically demanding work. Some injuries are acute and obvious, occurring suddenly after a fall, collision, or awkward movement. Others develop gradually, starting as mild discomfort

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Arthritis Flare-Ups: Triggers, Symptoms, and First Aid Awareness

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Arthritis Flare-Ups: Triggers, Symptoms, and First Aid Awareness What is an arthritis flare-up? An arthritis flare-up is a period when symptoms such as joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and fatigue become noticeably worse. These flare-ups can begin suddenly and may interfere with daily routines, work tasks, sleep, and mobility. Flare-ups vary widely. Some last a day

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First aid kit essentials explained

First Aid Kit Basics: How to Build and Store One at Home, Work, and On the Go

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First Aid Kit Basics: How to Build and Store One at Home, Work, and On the Go What is a first aid kit? A first aid kit is a collection of basic supplies used to manage minor injuries and sudden health issues, such as cuts, scrapes, burns, sprains, or nosebleeds. While ready-made kits are widely

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Solid foods and allergy awareness

Introducing Solid Foods and Allergy Risk: What Parents and Caregivers Should Know

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Introducing Solid Foods and Allergy Risk: What Parents and Caregivers Should Know Understanding food allergies in infants Food allergies are increasingly common, and many parents and caregivers are understandably concerned about how and when solid foods should be introduced—especially for infants with a family history of allergies. Introducing solids is an important developmental milestone, but

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