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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
• 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
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.
Tick Bite
Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease
Errymethema Migrans
MRSA
Fungal Skin Disorders
Intertigo
(candia-fungal rash)
Athletes Foot
Allergic Skin Problems/
Hives
Allergic Skin Problems/
Hives
Swimmer’s Itch
Prickly Heat
Contact Dermatitis
Contact Dermatitis
Dry Skin
Eczema
Summer Allergies
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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
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)
Heat Cramps
Painful, involuntary
muscle spasms caused by
heavy exercise in hot
environments, inadequate
water intake, and heavy
sweating.
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
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
• After 60 minutes -seek prompt medical attention
Ask Your
Nurse Practitioner
About…
Summer Health
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