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How to deal with hyperventilation

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When you see a person breathing into a paper bag on tv or in the movies, it’s usually because they’re freaking out about something and are trying to calm down. Surprisingly, this is somewhat accurate! Although, a panic attack isn’t the only thing that can cause a person to hyperventilate. It can be a side effect of a number of…

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What to do if your child has a seizure

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Seizures can be scary, especially if you’ve never witnessed one before. And if you’re a parent whose child is seizing? Scary doesn’t even begin to cover it. Many people aren’t used to seeing them and often don’t know what to do. How often do we see the following scenario on TV: “He’s seizing! Hold him down!” For a lot of…

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The importance of tetanus shots

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Did you step on a rusty nail? Tetanus shot. Take a nasty fall and gash your knee open on a rock? Tetanus shot. Or were you bit by a strange dog? Tetanus shot. The bacteria responsible for tetanus, Clostridium tetani, is everywhere. It’s in dirt, dust, and manure. It can also develop in burns, animal bites, and non-sterile drug injections….

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What Happens During an Asthma Attack?

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Asthma is a long-term disease of the lungs affecting the airways that carry air to and from your lungs. This disease narrows and inflames air passageways, making breathing difficult. There is no cure for asthma, but knowledge about what happens during an asthma attack and treatments can help patients better manage the disease and live normal lives. People with asthma…

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Why Sneezing is Vital to Your Immune Health

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FACT: Sneezing is vital to your immune health. HOW IT WORKS: When the sensors in your nose get irritated, your body automatically tries to clear your airways of bacteria and viruses.  The nerve endings in your nasal passageways detect an irritant and signal the cilia—tiny, hairlike paddles that line our nostrils and sinuses— to expel the irritants. This irritant might be an…

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