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

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Emphysema: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and First Aid Awareness in Canada   Emphysema is a chronic lung condition and a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It occurs when the air sacs in the lungs are damaged, reducing the lungs’ ability to exchange oxygen effectively. Over time, this leads to shortness of breath and reduced

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Asthma Attacks: Signs, Emergency Response, and First Aid Awareness in Canada

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Asthma Attacks: Signs, Emergency Response, and First Aid Awareness in Canada An asthma attack occurs when the airways become inflamed and narrowed, making breathing difficult. Asthma attacks can range from mild to severe and may become life-threatening without prompt action. In Canada, asthma affects people of all ages. Knowing how to recognize an asthma emergency

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Bacterial Pneumonia: Symptoms and First Aid Awareness in Canada

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Bacterial Pneumonia: Symptoms and First Aid Awareness in Canada   Bacterial pneumonia is a lung infection that causes inflammation of the air sacs (alveoli), which may fill with fluid or pus. This reduces the lungs’ ability to exchange oxygen, making breathing difficult. Pneumonia can range from mild to life-threatening and requires medical treatment. First aid

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Choking Prevention in Children and Adults: First Aid Awareness

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Choking Prevention in Children and Adults: First Aid Awareness   Choking can occur in both children and adults, but it is especially dangerous for infants and young children. In Canada, choking remains one of the leading causes of accidental injury in children under the age of four. The good news is that most choking incidents

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Asthma Management in Children: Awareness for Parents and Caregivers

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Asthma Management in Children: Awareness for Parents and Caregivers   The primary goal in managing asthma is to control symptoms while allowing children to live active, healthy lives. With proper management, most children with asthma can participate fully in school, sports, and everyday activities. Ideally, asthma should be well controlled so that a child: Experiences

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): Awareness for Parents and Caregivers

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): Awareness for Parents and Caregivers   Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious viral infection that causes symptoms similar to the common cold. In Canada, RSV is especially common during fall and winter months. Most children will have had at least one RSV infection by the age of two. While

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Cough in Young Children: Causes, Warning Signs, and First Aid Awareness

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Cough in Young Children: Causes, Warning Signs, and First Aid Awareness   A cough in young children is common and often more noticeable when a child is lying down. This usually occurs when mucus drains down the back of the throat during an upper respiratory infection. Children may also have a runny or stuffy nose,

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