Anaphylactic Shock
26 July 2024
Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction affecting the whole body. Developing Anaphylactic Shock The anaphylactic shock may develop within seconds or minutes of contact with a trigger and is potentially fatal. In an anaphylactic reaction, chemicals are released into the blood that widen (dilate) blood vessels. For this reason blood pressure will fall […]
Emergency Medical Condition – Asthma
19 July 2024
Emergency medical condition – asthma, is a respiratory medical condition. In an asthma attack, the muscles of the air passages in lungs go into spasm. As a result, the airways become narrowed, which makes breathing difficult. Asthma Triggers Sometimes, there is a recognised trigger for an attack. For example, an allergy, a cold, a […]
Difference Between Food Allergy and Food Intolerance
12 July 2024
Difference between food allergy and food intolerance is significant. When someone has a food allergy, their immune system wrongly sees the food as hostile and the body’s defence mechanism springs into action. This produces a range of symptoms which can vary from mild itching to severe breathing difficulties or even shock. These symptoms usually happen […]
How Do You Stop Food Bacteria Growing
5 July 2024
How do you stop food bacteria growing is a difficult question. However, the answer is more straightforward than one would think. Bacteria that cause food poisoning grow at temperatures between 5°C and 63°C (the Danger Zone). This is above refrigeration temperatures and below cooking temperatures. Bacteria grow best at warm temperatures, approximately 25°C to 40°C. By […]