April 2017

Allergic Reactions: Symptoms, First Aid Response, and When to Get Help in Canada

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Allergic Reactions: Symptoms, First Aid Response, and When to Get Help in Canada An allergic reaction occurs when the immune system responds to a substance that is usually harmless. While the immune system’s role is to defend the body against harmful bacteria and viruses, it can sometimes react aggressively to non-threatening substances known as allergens. […]

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Sciatica

Sciatica: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and First Aid Awareness in Canada

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Sciatica: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and First Aid Awareness in Canada   Sciatica refers to pain caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, the longest and widest nerve in the human body. This nerve begins in the lower back, runs through the hips and buttocks, and travels down each leg to just below the

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Travel-Related Respiratory Illness Awareness for Canadians

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Travel-Related Respiratory Illness Awareness for Canadians Some respiratory illnesses are rare in Canada but may still pose a risk to Canadians who travel internationally. One example is Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), a viral respiratory illness that has primarily been linked to travel in or around the Arabian Peninsula. While MERS cases in Canada are

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Diabetic Neuropathy: Symptoms, Foot Safety, and First Aid Awareness in Canada

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Diabetic Neuropathy: Symptoms, Foot Safety, and First Aid Awareness in Canada   Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can develop over time in people living with diabetes. It most commonly affects the feet and lower legs, causing numbness, tingling, or burning sensations. Because diabetes impacts blood sugar levels, prolonged elevation can damage

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Discoid Eczema: Symptoms, Triggers, and Skin Care Awareness in Canada

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Discoid Eczema: Symptoms, Triggers, and Skin Care Awareness in Canada   Discoid eczema, also known as nummular eczema, is a less common form of eczema that causes round or coin-shaped patches of irritated skin. These patches often appear on the lower legs, hands, or elbows and may be intensely itchy, inflamed, or prone to recurring

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Collapsed Lung: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and First Aid Awareness in Canada

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Collapsed Lung: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and First Aid Awareness in Canada   A collapsed lung, medically known as pneumothorax, occurs when air leaks into the space between the lung and the chest wall. This air buildup places pressure on the lung, causing part or all of it to collapse. The result can be chest pain,

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Rabies

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Rabies: Symptoms, Animal Bite Risks, and First Aid Awareness in Canada Rabies is a serious viral infection that is transmitted to humans through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, most commonly through a bite or scratch. In Canada, rabies is most often associated with wild animals, including bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes. Rabies

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Cytomegalovirus (CMV): Symptoms, Transmission, and First Aid Awareness in Canada

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Cytomegalovirus (CMV): Symptoms, Transmission, and First Aid Awareness in Canada Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that belongs to the herpes virus family. In Canada, most people are exposed to CMV at some point in their lives, often without realizing it. Healthy individuals usually experience no symptoms or only mild illness. However, CMV can cause

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Ringing or Buzzing Ears: Symptoms, Causes, and First Aid Awareness in Canada

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Ringing or Buzzing Ears: Symptoms, Causes, and First Aid Awareness in Canada   Ringing or buzzing in the ears is a symptom often associated with tinnitus, a condition where a person hears sounds such as ringing, buzzing, clicking, hissing, or humming without an external source. These sounds may be heard in one or both ears

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