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NPA Logo. Ask Your Nurse Practitioner. About…. Summer Health. Sunburn. Prevention of Sunburn. Bee stings. 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

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  1. NPA Logo

  2. Ask Your Nurse Practitioner About… Summer Health

  3. Sunburn

  4. Prevention of Sunburn

  5. Bee stings

  6. Bee stings

  7. Stings

  8. 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

  9. Mosquito bite

  10. Prevention • 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.

  11. Tick Bite

  12. Lyme Disease

  13. Lyme Disease Errymethema Migrans

  14. MRSA

  15. Fungal Skin Disorders

  16. Intertigo (candia-fungal rash)

  17. Athletes Foot

  18. Allergic Skin Problems/ Hives

  19. Allergic Skin Problems/ Hives

  20. Swimmer’s Itch

  21. Prickly Heat

  22. Contact Dermatitis

  23. Contact Dermatitis

  24. Dry Skin

  25. Eczema

  26. 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

  27. Swimmer’s Ear (Otitis Externa) • Water that remains in your ear after swimming, creates a moist environment that aids bacterial growth. • Signs/symptoms -- itch or odor from ear • Pain, drainage, pus, muffled hearing Treatment: • Anti biotic or Anti Fungal ear drops • Oral Antibiotics (severe cases)

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

  29. Dehydration • Very young and elderly at risk • Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea • Risk of low sodium, low sugar Treat: • 6-8 glasses fluid • Electrolyte drinks • Bland diet

  30. Heat exhaustion

  31. Heat stroke

  32. 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 • After 60 minutes -- seek prompt medical attention

  33. Ask Your Nurse Practitioner About… Summer Health

  34. NPA Logo

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