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NPA Logo. Ask Your Nurse Practitioner. About…. Summer Health. Sunburn. Prevention of Sunburn. Bee stings. Bee stings. Stings. If you are stung by a bee:. Call emergency medical services if you have a history of severe reactions Determine if the stinger is still present - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Ask Your Nurse
PractitionerAbout…
Summer Health
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Sunburn
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Prevention of Sunburn
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Bee stings
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Bee stings
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Stings
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If you are stung by a bee:• Call emergency medical services if you have a
history of severe reactions• Determine if the stinger is still present • Apply ice or cold packs • Clean the area with soap and water--
hydrocortisone cream or paste made of unseasoned meat tenderizer and water, or a paste of baking soda and water
• Taking an antihistamine and pain reliever• Stings in the mouth or nose, require emergency
medical attention
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Mosquito bite
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• DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) apply to exposed skin when you go outdoors.
• Bug Zappers• Citronella-scented candles • Attract birds and mammals that feed on
mosquitoes• Drain standing water. • Long-sleeves, pants and socks during peak
mosquito feeding hours (dusk to dawn). • Spray clothes with repellent for extra
protection. • Install or repair screens.
Prevention
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Tick Bite
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Lyme Disease
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Lyme Disease Errymethema Migrans
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MRSA
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Fungal Skin Disorders
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Intertigo (candia-fungal rash)
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Athletes Foot
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Allergic Skin Problems/ Hives
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Allergic Skin Problems/ HivesHives
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Swimmer’s Itch
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Prickly Heat
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Contact Dermatitis
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Contact Dermatitis
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Dry Skin
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Eczema
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Summer Allergies• Stay in air conditioning when practical • Avoid Triggers• Allergies can develop at any age• Allergies can change at different ages
• Consider daily allergy medication• Consider nasal spray if you have
symptoms daily• Fewer side effects, and more
benefits than you may think
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• Water that remains in your ear after swimming, creates a moist environment that aids bacterial growth.
• Signs/symptoms -- itch or odor from ear
Swimmer’s Ear (Otitis Externa)
• Pain, drainage, pus, muffled hearingTreatment: • Anti biotic or Anti Fungal ear drops• Oral Antibiotics (severe cases)
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Heat CrampsPainful, involuntary muscle spasms caused by heavy exercise in hot environments, inadequate water intake, and heavy sweating.
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Dehydration
Treat:• 6-8 glasses fluid• Electrolyte drinks• Bland diet
• Very young and elderly at risk• Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea• Risk of low sodium, low sugar
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Heat exhaustion
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Heat stroke
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Treatment • Rest in a cool place• Rest on your back with your legs higher than
your heart. • Apply cool water to your skin. • Drink cool fluids. • Loosen clothing..• Gentle, range-of-motion
stretching• After 60 minutes --
seek prompt medical attentionmedical attention
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Ask Your Nurse
PractitionerAbout…
Summer Health
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