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Signs and symptoms of asthma |
Breathlessness Wheezing Tight feeling in chest Inability to breath |
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How to treat asthma with first aid |
Sit person down and give them puffs of asthma inhaler. |
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what is hypothermia? |
Hypothermia is when your body loses heat faster than it can produce. It can occur when your body temperature drops to less than 95 degrees |
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What are burns? |
Burns are damage to the skin through extreme heat. There are 3 different types of burns. First degree, second degree and third degree. |
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Signs and symptoms of burns |
Red and minor swelling, extremely red and sore, waxy and white colour, dark red blisters. |
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How to treat burns with first aid |
Soak wound in cool water, apply anaesthetic. Apply antibiotics to blistersIf the burns affect face, hand or feet you need to seek medical attention. |
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What are fractures? |
A break or crack in the bone. |
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Signs and symptoms of a fracture |
Bleeding, Bruising, Limping, Physical deformity, Swelling, Tenderness. |
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How to treat fractures |
Immobilizing bone with plaster cast or metal pole, control any bleeding, call an ambulance. |
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What is asthma? |
A chronic lung condition that causes the lungs to flare up. The airways tighten and makes it more difficult to breathe. |
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Signs and symptoms of hypothermia |
Severe shivering Lack of coordination Loss of consciousness |
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How to treat hypothermia |
Move to warm, dry environment Remove wet clothing Wrap in blankets Cover everything but face Lay them on a comfortable, dry surface |
