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Wasp

...stung by a bee, wasp , hornet, yellow jacket, or fire ant. Full article >>> jellyfish or Portuguese Man-of-War (Physalia species) jellyfish or sea- wasp (Chironex fleckeri, Chiropsalmus quadrigatus), found near the coasts of Northern Australia and the Philippines. related species Note...

Vitamin A

...er the safety of some substances has come under fire , following the publication of an expert group report on dosage levels. Full article >>> Use of vitamin A in pregnancy A note on the use of vitamin A during pregnancy . The Department of Health recommends that pregnant women or ...

Tongue

...2; If the person who has come into contact with fire coral develops shortness of breath; swelling in the tongue , face, or throat; or other signs of an allergic reaction, treat for an allergic reaction. Full article >>> Typical symptoms include a dry tongue and mouth, great thirst...

Skeletal

...ical and subtropical waters. Divers often mistake fire coral for seaweed, and acci dental contact is common. Full article >>> The general physical examination is usually normal, but careful musculo skeletal examination reveals specific localized "tender points." Tender points are usua...

Safety

...may think sunning yourself all day long is a sure fire way to get a healthy tan... but are you getting more than you bargained for? Full article >>> Home safety : Make your home safe for your parents Follow these safety tips to make simple changes to your home. Not only will your h...

Pesticides

...usehold cleaners • smoke from a wood-burning fire ... Full article >>> Taking immunosuppressant drugs after an organ transplant . Being exposed to certain pesticides . A diet high in meats and fat . Past treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma . Full article >>> ...

Paints

...iling acoustic tiles, electrical equipment, and fire -resistant materials are still exposed to the substance. Asbestos is used in the production of paints ... Full article >>> Production of mercury -containing interior and exterior paints in the United States was phased out in 199...

Nausea and vomiting

... The following guidelines are suggested to treat fire coral cuts: ... Full article >>> waves of nausea and vomiting experienced by some people, resulting from the sudden changes in movement of a vehicle. The ailment is also known as seasickness , car sickness , train sickness, airs...

Nausea

... The following guidelines are suggested to treat fire coral cuts: ... Full article >>> feelings of nausea a racing pulse increased anxiety there usually aren't any ... Full article >>> In most cases, nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is mild and does not ...

Minerals

... deposits. Asbestos is used in home insulation, fire -proofing, tiles for floors and ceilings, automobile brake linings, and other products. Full article >>> A sample of blood is taken from your child's vein , and the amounts of minerals known as electrolytes are measured. Up to 2...

Lungs

...article >>> Inhaling smoke, as in a fire ; toxic materials in the air, such as ammonia or hydrocarbons; or too much oxygen , which itself can injure the lungs . Infection by a virus or bacterium, or sepsis , a widespread infection that gets into the blood . Full article >...

Insect bites

...cause an immediate skin reaction. The bite from fire ants and the sting from bees, wasps, and hornets are usually painful. Full article >>> Insect bites and stings: First aid Signs and symptoms of an insect bite result from the injection of venom or other substances into your s...

Flood

... can follow a natural disaster such as flood or fire , or events such as war or imprisonment, assault, domestic abuse , or rape . The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, in the U.S. Full article >>> The area is then flood ed with a larger amount of local anesthetic . Fat is then e...

Fire

...ical and subtropical waters. Divers often mistake fire coral for seaweed, and acci dental contact is co...ce . Full article >>> In case of a fire , you and the others there are at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning . Anyone with symptoms of h...

Emergency

...emergency response team, such as an ambulance or fire and rescue team. Full article >>> Emergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the pro vision of medical and surgical care to patients arriving at the hospital in need of immediate care. Full article &#...

Drowning

...ially when the child is a pedestrian, followed by fire , drowning , suffocation , falls , inhalation of a foreign body and poisoning . Full article >>> Dislocation Dislocation - Knee Cap ( Knee Cap Dislocation ) Drowning - Near (Near Drowning ) Drug Abuse First Aid Dysp...

Deafness

...nclude social isolation and the inability to hear fire alarms. Calling your health care provider: Call for an appointment with your health care provider if hearing loss occurs or worsens. Full article >>> In men, deafness , visual difficulties, and renal failure are likely by age 50....

Bites And Stings

...cause an immediate skin reaction. The bite from fire ants and the sting from bees, wasps, and hornets are usually painful. Full article >>> Insect bites and stings: First aid Signs and symptoms of an insect bite result from the injection of venom or other substances into your s...

Bites

...es from bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets and fire ants are typically the most troublesome. Bites from mosquitoes, ticks , biting flies and some spiders also can cause reactions, but these are generally milder. For mild reactions: ... Full article >>> Bites - human Prevention :...

Bacterial Infections

...ses including viral and bacterial infections , fire or inhalation burns , chemical burn s and reactions, allergic reactions , foreign bodies, and trauma . Full article >>> Bacterial infections are treated with at least a two-week course of antibiotics . Usually this is successfu...

Ammonia

...article >>> Inhaling smoke, as in a fire ; toxic materials in the air, such as ammonia or hydrocarbons; or too much oxygen , which itself can injure the lungs . Infection by a virus or bacterium, or sepsis , a widespread infection that gets into the blood . Full article >...

Accidents

...me and at play. It includes sections on water and fire safety . Full article >>> Contrast im aging agent commonly used with SPECT (single photon emission-computed tomographic) im aging to detect cerebro vascular accidents ; ... Full article >>> Blood pressure , pulse...