First-Aid: Self-Help for Treating Colds, Colic. Conjunctivitis and Contraceptive Failure

Colds

There is no cure for the common cold, but the symptoms of headache, runny nose, fever aches, pains and weakness are worth treating. The best treatment for a cold is still bed rest. A day in bed does more good than anything else. Take aspirin in the recommended dose for a headache or fever; drink plenty of fluids; and take 1g of Vitamin C twice a day (it may do some good and will do no harm). If you are going to use nasal decongestants to help you breathe more easily, follow the instructions carefully — never overdo them.

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First-Aid: First-Aid for Heart Attack

What is it ?

Sudden damage to the heart’s muscle which renders it less able to carry out its function as a pump. Some heart attacks are so severe that they stop the heart altogether; others render the person severely ill for a time, but allow him to recover later; and others are so minor that they may cause only slight discomfort in the chest.

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First-Aid: What to Do When One Has Had an Emotional Shock?

Emotional Shock — feeling faint or weak, even to the point of fainting. Brought about by unpleasant sights, emotional trauma, etc. This comes on quickly. True shock — a condition with many causes that affects body functions severely. It may end in death.

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First-Aid: Structure and Function of Human Body

The human body is an amazing combination of different systems that are well coordinated for smooth functioning as a unit. All the systems are equally important for health, and no particular system can be called as more important that other systems, a first aider needs to have knowledge of the structure and function of various systems so as to be able to clearly understand sickness and effects of injury on the body.

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