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Ask Your Nurse Practitioner About… Summer Health

Sunburn

Prevention of Sunburn

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 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

Mosquito bite

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

Tick Bite

Lyme Disease

Lyme Disease Errymethema Migrans

MRSA

Fungal Skin Disorders

Intertigo (candia-fungal rash)

Athletes Foot

Allergic Skin Problems/ Hives

Hives Allergic Skin Problems/ Hives

Swimmer’s Itch

Prickly Heat

Contact Dermatitis

Dry Skin

Eczema

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

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 hearing Treatment: Anti biotic or Anti Fungal ear drops Oral Antibiotics (severe cases)

Heat Cramps Painful, involuntary muscle spasms caused by heavy exercise in hot environments, inadequate water intake, and heavy sweating.

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

Heat exhaustion

Heat stroke

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 medical attention After 60 minutes -- seek prompt medical attention

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