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Conditions and Illnesses Asthma Certain triggers can cause the bronchial tubes to narrow, obstructing breathing. Have the athlete breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth. It is often better to sit up than lie down.

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Conditions and Illnesses

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Asthma

Certain “triggers” can cause the

bronchial tubes to narrow, obstructing

breathing. Have the athlete breathe in

through the nose and out through the

mouth. It is often better to sit up than

lie down. You may need to call an ambulance if it does not get better. DO NOT SHARE MEDICATION!!!!!

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Asthma triggers

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Appendicitis

Inflammation of the

appendix, it can rupture and cause death if not removed.

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Gastroenteritis

This is food

poisoning, usually caused by E. coli.

Signs and symptoms

include abdominal pain, tiredness, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and fever.

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Indigestion

This is also known as
heartburn. It
ccurs by eating

food that is difficult to digest and excess acid may go up into the esophagus.

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Diabetes

With this disease,

the body does not secrete insulin sufficiently.

Hyperglycemia is

when blood sugar levels are too high.

Hypoglycemia is

when blood sugar levels are too low.

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Diabetic Coma

Occurs when there is

not enough insulin to control the amount of sugar in the blood.

Signs and symptoms

include thirst, abdominal pain, nausea, confusion, and a sweet smelling breath.

This is life threatening

and the patient MUST go to the ER!!!!

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Insulin Shock

This is due to too

much insulin in the blood.

Signs and symptoms

include feeling lightheaded, weak, ashen skin, rapid pulse, and the person appears intoxicated.

To treat: give sugar!

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Blood pressure issues

Hypertension is high

blood pressure, usually defined as greater than 140/90 (130/80?).

Hypotension is low

blood pressure. There are no numbers for this; too low means that you are passing out.

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Anemia

This is the lack of

red blood cells necessary to provide

xygen to body

tissues.

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Iron-deficiency Anemia

This is having not

having enough iron for the red blood cells to carry

xygen.
Signs and symptoms

include pale skin, fatigue, and dizziness.

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Sickle Cell Anemia

This occurs when

red blood cells look like sickles and can’t carry enough oxygen.

The cells stick

together and clog capillaries and can cause a lot of pain, and in some cases, even death.

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Hemophilia

This is a blood

disorder that delays blood clotting which can lead to difficulty in controlling bleeding with minor injuries.

It occurs in males.

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Epilepsy

This is a disorder

marked by disturbed electrical rhythms in the central nervous system.

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Viral Communicable Diseases

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Mumps

Signs and symptoms

include fatigue, headache, swelling

f the glands below

and in front of the ears, and difficulty swallowing

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Chicken Pox

Signs and symptoms

include a polka dot body rash, fever, fatigue, itching, and a headache. It is VERY contagious, but there is now a vaccine available.

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Measles

Signs and symptoms

include a cough, high fever, rash, fatigue, eyes are sensitive to light, and a

headache. You can

prevent this through vaccination.

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German Measles

Signs and symptoms

include a rash that covers the body within a day, pain, and itching. You can prevent this through vaccination.

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Aseptic Meningitis

Signs and symptoms

include a headache, stiff neck, fever, and vision problems. This is very serious and CAN CAUSE DEATH!!!!!!

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Skin Infections

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Herpes

The cold sore kind has

signs and symptoms of a weeping open blister with a red base and yellow crust, swollen glands, and a fever.

Transferred through

skin to skin contact, which is especially bad for wrestlers and rugby players.

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Impetigo

Caused by a

staphylococcus or streptococcus infection.

Signs and symptoms

include blisters that break open and get a crusted yellow exterior.

NEED

ANTIBIOTICS!!!!

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Folliculitis

This is an

inflammation of the hair follicle.

It may look like a

pus filled sore.

NEED

ANTIBIOTICS!!!!

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Furuncle

Also known as a boil.
It is a bacterial

infection in a skin gland.

Signs and symptoms

include a bright red area with a hard central core that is painful to touch and it may look like a large pimple.

DO NOT SQUEEZE!!!!

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Blood-Borne Conditions

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HIV/AIDS

This is transferred

through bodily fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and breast milk.

It would take about

1 gallon of tears or saliva to transfer the disease.

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HBV

Hepatitis B is an

infection to the liver.

It is transmitted

through contact with blood, even dried blood!

Jaundice is likely to
ccur (yellowing of the

skin and eyes).

Can be prevented

through a vaccine.

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Use Universal Precautions!!!

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Respiratory Conditions

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Common Cold

Signs and symptoms

include a sore throat, coughing, sneezing, runny nose, loss of voice, and fatigue.

Prevention includes a

good diet, washing your hands, and avoiding those who have a cold.

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Influenza

Signs and symptoms

include a headache, muscle aches, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, chills, and a fever.

Can be prevented

with a flu shot (sometimes) and avoiding those with the flu.

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Bronchitis

This is an

inflammation of the bronchial tubes caused by an infection or an allergy.

Signs and symptoms

include a fever, sore throat, fatigue, chills, a deep cough and wheezing.

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Laryngitis

This is inflammation
f the larynx.
Signs and symptoms

include a sore throat and no voice.

DRINK LOTS OF

WATER!!!

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Preventing Skin Infections video

http://nwcaskinprevention.com/webinar