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Croup is a viral or bacterial infection, leading to swelling of the upper airway. Symptoms include; difficulty breathing, high pitched breath sounds and a harsh barking cough. Children most commonly affected are between 6 months – 5 years of age. If you suspect croup, seek urgent medical attention.

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It’s time to learn how to treat a burn! Immediately apply cool running water to the burn for approximately 20 minutes. Remove any jewellery or restrictive clothing which has not adhered to the burn. Once the burn has been cooled, elevate the limb if possible to limit swelling. If the burn wasn’t caused by a…

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MYTH: Stomach ulcers are caused by spicy foods or stress. Although spicy foods and stress are not good for an existing ulcer, they are not the main cause of an ulcer. The two most common causes of ulcers are Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) Infection and the use of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs e.g. Ibuprofen. H. Pylori…

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Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is a significant problem in Australia and continues to be a significant cause of mortality and morbidity. It is estimated that there are 70,000 confirmed ACS cases in Australia each year which costs the healthcare system more than $1.8 billion annually. (Source: Heart Foundation) Acute Coronary Syndrome is an umbrella term…

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Burns are injuries which are predominantly to the skin and superficial tissues (adipose). Burns can be caused by several external factors such as the sun, fire, hot materials and even extremely cold materials. In extreme cases, burns can even affect the bones through high voltage electrical injury. Assessment: The severity of the burn is assessed…

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Strokes and Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA) are caused by a rupture of a blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke) or thromboembolism (ischemic stroke) in the Circle of Willis (blood supply for the brain). This occlusion or rupture ultimately leads to a lack of blood and subsequently reduces the amount of oxygen reaching the tissue distally to the…

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Causes of the Condition: Hypoglycemia is a clinical syndrome where low plasma glucose concentrations lead to signs and symptoms which can be completely resolved when plasma glucose concentration is increased. There are several causes depending on whether the patient is diabetic or non-diabetic. Diabetic patients require manual administration of insulin subcutaneously to keep blood sugar…

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Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. 1 in 9 Australians reported having Asthma throughout 2014-15. In 2015, there were approximately 421 deaths due to Asthma in Australia. Cause of the Condition: Asthma is initially caused from a bronchial spasm and an increase in mucus production within the airways. This causes the smooth…

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In this day and age, everyone should have a simple First Aid Kit in their household. Don’t be alarmed though, as it doesn’t have to be an expensive kit which meets every health and safety standard across the country! Your First Aid Kit should be equipped to treat abrasions, burns, soft tissue injuries, eye injuries and…

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