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… Other Home Treatment Measures for a First-Degree Burn or Sunburn On this page: …
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… Home Treatment for Second-Degree Burns On this page: Overview … treatment is all that is needed for healing and to prevent other problems. Rinse the burn Rinse burned skin with cool … or an arm, keep the limb raised as much as possible for the first 24 to 48 hours to decrease swelling. Move a burned leg …
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… Home Treatment First Aid for Cold Exposure On this page: Overview Overview First aid measures may prevent further heat loss and help the body … clothes, wrap a blanket or sleeping bag around you and another person and allow body heat to rewarm you. Warm up …
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… it. These sunburns are mild. They can usually be treated at home. Skin that is red and painful and that swells up and … sunburn is usually more painful and takes longer to heal. Other problems that can occur along with sunburn include: … of getting a sunburn that day. Preventive measures and home treatment are usually all that's needed to prevent or treat …
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… First Aid for Chemical Burns On this page: Overview Overview … local Poison Control Centre immediately for information on treatment. When you call the Poison Control Centre, have the …
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… First Aid for Electrical Burns On this page: Overview Overview … with an electrical source are: Have someone call 9-1-1 or other emergency services. Do not touch the "electrified … with an electrical source are: Have someone call 9-1-1 or other emergency services. Do not touch the "electrified …
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… Radon in homes and other dwellings Last updated September 23, 2024 … poses little risk. However, radon gas can build up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon …
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… Cold Hands: Home Treatment On this page: Overview … help improve blood flow to your hands. Be careful not to burn your hands. Prevent your hands from getting cold in the first place. Wear gloves to protect your hands from the …
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… Cancer: Home Treatment for Pain On this page: Overview Related … to your doctor before trying either heat or cold during chemotherapy or radiation treatments. Gentle massage. Simple … Distraction can help you focus your attention on something other than pain. This may make the pain easier to handle. …
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… Skin Cyst: Home Treatment On this page: Overview … inflamed. Painless. But it can be painful if it's inflamed. Home treatment for a lump such as an epidermal (skin) cyst … bottle or heating pad over a damp towel. Be careful not to burn your skin. Do not use water that is warmer than bath …
