Flu? Allergies? Falls? Don't panic! Check out this "Rain Water Solar Term First Aid Kit"

When the Rain Water arrives, everything starts to sprout, not only the grass and trees, but also bacteria and viruses. Be careful not to cause health accidents! During the Rain Water solar term, the temperature is like a roller coaster - warm as first love during the day, cold as "ex" at night.

Flu viruses, pollen mold, and slippery roads are all "on the job". If you are not careful, colds, allergies, and falls will come one after another! Don't panic! The 120 Emergency Center of Hunan Provincial Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine (Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Provincial Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine) has sent you a "Rain Water Solar Term First Aid Kit" to help you deal with it and welcome the spring in a healthy and chic manner.

1. First aid manual for influenza caused by temperature difference between day and night

I heard that you like "contrast"? Then the weather in Changsha must make you say "I love it so much". Wrap yourself in a cotton-padded jacket in the morning, wear short sleeves at noon, and shiver like a sieve at night. While experiencing four seasons in one day, be sure to prevent influenza.

Identifying Flu Symptoms:

1. Common cold: runny nose, itchy throat.

2. Influenza: high fever 38℃+, muscle aches, and lightheadedness.

Home first aid magic operation:

Physical cooling: wipe the neck and armpits with warm water (do not use alcohol, as it will make the skin cry);

Electrolyte water: Coconut water and light salt water are more considerate than "drink more hot water";

Contraindications Warning:

Don’t take antibiotics indiscriminately (they are ineffective against viruses);

Don't cover your body to sweat and reduce fever (be careful of heat stroke).

Red light for medical treatment:

If you have a high fever for 3 days, your breathing is like a bellows, and your lips are purple, please call 120 immediately!

2. Beware of allergies in spring

It was raining all the time, and the sun finally came out. I went out for a walk, enjoyed the flowers and took pictures, but I suddenly sneezed non-stop. Don't worry! Here is the first aid kit for allergic reactions:

Symptoms: sneezing + watery eyes:

①Escape from the pollen area as soon as possible and upgrade your mask to N95;

② Take loratadine orally (always keep it in your bag, it’s a life-saving tool).

Symptoms: Swollen throat + shortness of breath:

①Call 120 immediately;

② Lie flat and lift your legs to keep breathing unobstructed (don’t feed water! Be careful of choking).

3. First aid for accidental injuries caused by slippery roads in rainy days

The roads are slippery on rainy days, so you need to be more careful when driving or walking. You must look carefully when you step on bumpy roads, and be especially careful with slippery floor tiles. If you are not careful, you can easily become a "speed skater".

First aid tips for falls/fractures:

1. Do not move around: first check whether your hands and feet can move and whether there is bleeding. Do not move them randomly to prevent the injury from getting worse;

2. Hard-core fixation: Never hold the child in a princess hug. If conditions permit, you can simply use an umbrella as a splint and tie a scarf around the injured leg to fix the child.

3. Call for help: Call 120 and provide key information: "Where does it hurt? How did you fall? Is there any bleeding?"

Hidden risks of electric shock in rainy days:

If you see a wire falling, evacuate by jumping on one foot (the voltage from the step will "conduct to the body");

To save someone, cut off the power first and use a wooden stick to pick up the wires (don’t be the Flash with your bare hands).

Tips to prevent falling and save your life:

Choose shoes with non-slip soles, walk like a penguin, and keep your phone in your bag (the probability of falling for those who look down at their phones will increase by 200%).

Li Xionghui, director of the 120 Emergency Center of Hunan Provincial Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine (affiliated hospital of Hunan Provincial Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine), reminds: The air is humid and the temperature difference is too large during the Rain Water solar term, which can easily cause various diseases. Patients with cardiovascular diseases should always have nitroglycerin on hand and sit for 3 minutes after getting up to avoid fainting due to "suddenly looking up". If you encounter an acute attack, please call 120 for help immediately. Rainwater moisturizes all things, and health depends on yourself! Only by taking good protection can you welcome the spring with a smile.

Hunan Medical Chat Special Author: Jiang Yaoxuan and Li Xionghui, 120 Emergency Center, Hunan Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine (Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine)

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(Edited by ZS)