Diabetes
How do you get type 1 diabetes?
You're born with it
What is the definition of Asthma?
Disease marked by recurring temporary constriction (get smaller) of the bronchi and bronchioles in the lungs
What is epilepsy?
A disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures.
What is Anemia?
Anemia is a condition in which blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body.
The condition occurs when the body either doesn't get enough iron or loses too much iron.
What is the definition of Medical Conditions?
an abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of the body
How do you get type 2 diabetes?
From eating unhealthy and not exercising
What is the medicine called that is in an inhaler?
Albuteral
How is epilepsy caused?
For some forms of epilepsy there is genetic predisposition.
Brain injury or altered brain metabolism
Anemia is most common in:
Prevalent in menstruating women and males age 7-14
GI loss of iron in runners is common
Aspirin and NSAIDs may cause GI bleeding and iron loss
Menstruation accounts for most iron lost in women
Vegetarian athletes may also be deficient in intake relative to iron loss
What does HYPO and EMIA stand for?
Low and Blood
Your body doesn't produce insulin for which type of diabetes?
Type 1
What are 5 triggers of an asthma attack?
Smoke, dry air, allergic reaction, respiratory infection, anxiety
What is the difference between a petit mal seizure and a grand mal seizure?
Petit Mal is 5 to 15 seconds
Grand Mal is longer
How do you treat Anemia?
Eat a proper diet including more red meat or dark poultry; avoid coffee and tea (hamper iron absorption)
Consume vitamin C (enhance absorption)
Take supplements (dependent on degree of anemia)
How do you treat hypoglycemia?
Have the person consume some glucose/sugary product
If possible, keep the person sitting or lying down to rest
If condition does not improve in 10-15 mins, activate EMS
Stay with and monitor the airway, breathing and circulation until emergency services arrive
What are 5 symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Headache, sweating, shaking, hunger, drowsy
What are the symptoms of an asthma attack?
wheezing
shortness of breath
tightness of the chest
coughing
How do you treat epilepsy?
Medications
What is sickle cell anemia?
How is it caused?
Sickle cell anemia is one of a group of inherited disorders known as sickle cell disease. It affects the shape of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all parts of the body.
Sickle cell anemia is caused by a change in the gene that tells the body to make hemoglobin.
For a child to have sickle cell anemia, both parents must carry one copy of the sickle cell gene and pass both copies to the child.
How many levels are there for hypoglycemia? What are the numbers for each as far as blood sugar levels go?
Level 1 (mild) hypoglycemia:
Blood glucose is less than 70 mg/dL but is 54 mg/dL or higher.
Level 2 (moderate) hypoglycemia:
Blood glucose is less than 54 mg/dL.
Level 3 (severe) hypoglycemia:
A person is unable to function because of mental or physical changes. They need help from another person.
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Explain the steps on how to use an inhaler
Take a deep breath in and out
Shake the inhaler
Seal the inhaler with your lips
Press down on the dispenser and inhale
Hold for 5 to 10 seconds
slowly exhale out of your mouth
If symptoms aren't controlled after 10 minutes, do it again and call 911
Be sure to have individual sit or lie down on their side
Remain composed
Try to cushion athlete's fall
Keep athlete away from surrounding objects that could cause injury
Loosen restricting clothing
Do not force anything between the athlete's teeth
What are the signs of sickle cell anemia?
How is it treated?
Fever, pallor, muscle weakness, pain in limbs
Pain in upper right quadrant indicating possible splenic infarction
Headaches and convulsions are also possible
Vision problems, delayed growth or puberty
Treated
Medications
Stay out of high altitude areas
Stay hydrated