Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils which are masses of soft tissue found at the back of the mouth and on both sides of the throat. The tonsils are glands and part of the immune system and prevent infection due to bacteria or virus that enters the nose and mouth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0LJhGF5of4 Sometimes the tonsils […]
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A medical tape is utilized for locking dressings or medical equipment like a catheter. Medical tapes can be made from different kinds of material and different levels of adhesive backing, depending on the purpose of the tape. There are four types of medical adhesive tape – paper tape, cloth tape, porous tape and the foam
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Bees, wasp and ants are insects that cause problems when they sting. A sting from a wasp is known as hymenoptera sting. Wasps will sting when they are defending their territory and when their nests are disturbed. A sting from a wasp is very poisonous because of the venom and it can cause severe allergic
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Tea tree oils come from the leaves of the melaleuaca alternifolia. Tea tree oils have antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-fungal and antiviral properties. It can also be used as herbal medicine. Tea tree oils are regular ingredients in all kinds of shampoos and face soaps and also in ointments because it has healing capabilities. The boiled leaves
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Food allergy is an immune system reaction that occurs after eating a certain kind of food. Allergies can have symptoms such as problems with digestion, hives or a swollen airway. A food allergy can also cause a severe symptom or a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis. Common foods that causes allergies In adults, there are
An ice pack or gel pack contains ice or a refrigerant liquid. The ice pack and the gel, which is mostly water, can take up large amounts of heat due to the high enthalpy of fusion in water. Enthalpy of fusion is also known as the melting process. These packs can be used to keep
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There are two types of wound dressings available in the market – the gauze-based dressings and the paste bandages such as the zinc paste bandages. The characteristics of a good dressing includes it capacity to absorb and maintain moisture as well as antibacterial. Different types of wound dressings When it comes to first aid, it
Bleeding involves the loss of blood. Bleeding can also occur inside the body such as leaks from blood vessels or externally on a natural opening like the mouth, nose, ears, urethra, vagina or anus. Bleeding can also occur through a cut in the skin. A healthy individual can survive a loss of 10-15% of the
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