Breathing and Respiratory Emergencies

Asthma Inhaler

Asthma: Causes, Diagnosis and Management

Asthma, otherwise known as Reactive Airway Disease, is a common disorder that affects as many as 334 million people worldwide, wherein a majority of which comes from low and middle-income countries. Moreover, the burden of disability brought to a patient with asthma can be considered as high as it can greatly interrupt daily activities, sleep and work […]

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First Aid for Choking – Unconscious Adults or Children Over Age One

First aid for choking of unconscious adults or children over age one will slightly differ from first aid for a conscious victim. Objects can range from eating too fast to choking on one’s own vomiting. Choking is classified either as partial or complete. Partial blockage of the airway occurs when the airway is not blocked

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Possible Complications of Chest Injuries

The chest cavity houses the lungs, heart, major blood vessels, and many other body organs. The ribs and the muscles provide structure to these body parts and protect it from possible injuries. Although these anatomic structures are guaranteed strong and can withstand forceful impacts, some accidents involving the chest can potentially lead to a wide

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Prevent Choking Injuries and Death

Choking is the fourth leading cause of accidental death among infants and toddlers. In Canada, approximately 40% of all unintentional injuries involving infants and toddlers involve choking and suffocation. For every choking-related fatality, an estimated 110 children are brought to the hospital emergency departments. Current figures do not include the number of children requiring outpatient

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