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Animal Allergies: Pets, Symptoms, and First Aid Awareness in Canadian Settings

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Animal Allergies: Pets, Symptoms, and First Aid Awareness in Canadian Settings How Animal Allergies Develop Humans have long shared their homes and workplaces with animals, from household pets to working animals. While these relationships are often beneficial, close contact with animals can lead to exposure to animal allergens, which may trigger allergic reactions in some […]

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Food Allergies: Symptoms, Triggers, and First Aid Awareness in Canada

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Food Allergies: Symptoms, Triggers, and First Aid Awareness in Canada What Is a Food Allergy? A food allergy occurs when the immune system mistakenly identifies a specific food protein as harmful. The body produces immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies, and when that food is eaten again, the immune system releases histamine and other chemicals. These substances

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Flea Bites: Identification, Reactions, and First Aid Awareness

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Flea Bites: Identification, Reactions, and First Aid Awareness Fleas are small, blood-feeding parasites that live on mammals and birds. Adult fleas are wingless but highly mobile, capable of jumping long distances—up to 100 times their body length—using powerful legs and a spring-like mechanism. Flea larvae, which look pale and caterpillar-like, live in bedding, carpets, and

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Latex Allergy: Symptoms, Risks, and First Aid Awareness in Canadian Workplaces

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Latex Allergy: Symptoms, Risks, and First Aid Awareness in Canadian Workplaces Latex allergy is a reaction to proteins found in natural rubber latex, a milky fluid produced by rubber trees. The allergy is not caused by rubber itself, but by specific proteins that may be present in natural latex products. These proteins can trigger immune

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Seasonal Allergies: Triggers, Symptoms, and First Aid Awareness in Canada

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Seasonal Allergies: Triggers, Symptoms, and First Aid Awareness in Canada Seasonal allergies—sometimes called hay fever—occur when the immune system reacts to airborne substances such as pollen or mold spores during certain times of the year. These reactions can cause sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, and a runny nose, often returning annually in predictable seasons. In Canada,

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Sinusitis: Causes, Symptoms, and First Aid Awareness in Canadian Workplaces

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Sinusitis: Causes, Symptoms, and First Aid Awareness in Canadian Workplaces Sinusitis is a condition involving inflammation of the sinuses—the air-filled spaces behind the cheeks, forehead, and nose. When these spaces become swollen or blocked, mucus does not drain properly, which can lead to pressure, congestion, and discomfort. Sinusitis affects people of all ages and is

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Food Allergies: Avoidance, Anaphylaxis, and First Aid Awareness in Canada

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Food Allergies: Avoidance, Anaphylaxis, and First Aid Awareness in Canada What Is a Food Allergy? A food allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to a specific food protein as if it were harmful. The primary goal in managing a food allergy is strict avoidance of the trigger food. This requires careful attention to ingredients,

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Ruptured Rectus Femoris Tendon: Hip and Groin Injury Awareness in Canada

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Ruptured Rectus Femoris Tendon: Hip and Groin Injury Awareness in Canada What Is a Rectus Femoris Tendon Rupture? The rectus femoris is one of the four quadriceps muscles and plays a key role in lifting the knee and straightening the leg. A ruptured rectus femoris tendon occurs when the tendon near the front of the

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Tibial Growth Plate Fracture (Ankle): Symptoms, Causes, and First Aid Awareness in Canada

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Tibial Growth Plate Fracture (Ankle): Symptoms, Causes, and First Aid Awareness in Canada What Is a Tibial Growth Plate Fracture? A tibial growth plate fracture occurs when there is a break at the growth plate near the ankle end of the tibia (shin bone). Growth plates are areas of developing cartilage found in children and

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