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Preventing sleep apnea is super important as it has dreadful consequences  👉hypertension 👉heart conditions (heart attack, heart failure)  👉diabetes 👉stroke 👉fatigue (which makes one prone to accidents) Here are some tips to prevent it if you experience it or at risk of it👇 - if you are overweight lose some weight  - quit smoking  - reduce alcohol consumption, don't drink just before going to bed  - don't take sedatives unless prescribed  -  don't sleep on your back, instead sleep on your side Remember that snoring might just be an indication that you suffer sleep apnea, have it checked out. #SleepApnea #SleepDisorder #SilentDisease #SilentKiller #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Knowing the risk factors helps one make an assessment of the chances of suffering the consequences of sleep apnea and then make deliberate efforts to reduce the chances of experiencing sleep apnea Here is a rundown of them👇 -weight. Overweight or obese people  -those with a wide neck circumference  -those with a family history of sleep apnea  -age. Those older than 50 -males -hypertensive patients  -diabetes patients  -smokers -race. Africans,African Americans  -those who experience irregular heartbeats  -those who consume alcohol  -those who have had heart failure  -those who use sedatives or tranquilizers  On this list of risk factors, there are those within the control of someone who suffers sleep apnea or those susceptible to it. So lifestyle choices can reduce the risk if you are susceptible.  #SleepApnea #SleepDisorder #SilentDisease #SilentKiller #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Sleep apnea is when someone stops breathing temporarily while sleeping. It is a potentially dangerous sleep disorder. Breathing stops and starts again repeatedly during sleep. Let's tell you how this happens. 👇 Did you know that when you sleep that the muscles of your body relax? They actually take a rest😁. Sometimes they relax too much🙄. When this happens, the muscles around the windpipe/trachea (takes air/oxygen from nose and mouth to the lungs) rest on the windpipe and this is the reason people snore🤦‍♀️, sometimes people can even stop breathing for a bit 😱 (because air flow has been obstructed). So you now know why people snore and how someone can stop breathing while sleeping. It is possible that you suffer sleep apnea if you snore. If sleep apnea happens the brain senses the person has stopped breathing and so wakes them up so you can resume breathing. This arousal is brief, you might not even remember 🤔. Have you ever slept by someone and you heard the pers...

I have lost about 2 friends because no one present knew what to do when a medical emergency happened and professional help was not a whisper away. Having first aid skills can stop a bad situation from getting worse, prevent loss of life and promote quick recovery.  Become a life saver and make a  difference, you just never know when duty will call. Truth is you mustn't be medical personnel to  give first aid. Its first aid, the first aid the casualty gets before professional aid is accessed! #FirstAid #FirstAidSavesLives #BeFirstAidLearned #BeFABulouS #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop

First aid is the immediate care given to a person who has been injured or has been suddenly ill.  It includes both self-help and home care if medical assistance is not available or delayed.  Having a first aid kit/box is one of the requirements of being prepped for a medical emergency.  Do you have a first aid kit/box ot a medicine cabinet? In these times of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are not enthusiastic about going to the hospital for every single medical scenario.  So you'll need to have OTC (Over The Counter) meds at your disposal. Sometimes even if you have to make that trip to the hospital, some pre-hospital (first aid care) care makes a great deal of difference. The FABS Ankara Trapezoid First Aid Kit is a reliable ally during a medical emergency while on transit and even at home or the office, though it is an automobile first aid kit.  Send us a DM let's help you stay prepped for medical emergencies.  #FirstAid #FirstAidSavesLives #FirstA...

WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO???!!! So you are alone with someone with any of the following👇 1.Alcohol intoxication 2.Allergies  3.Asthma attack 4.Bone fracture/broken bones/dislocations 5.Burns, which can result in damage to tissues and loss of body fluids through the burn site (or burn of any degree) 6.Choking/breathing problems, blockage of the airway which can quickly result in death due to lack of oxygen if the patient’s trachea is not cleared 7.Constipation 8.Cramps  9.Dehydration 10.Diarrhea 11.Electric shock 12.Eye injuries & irritations 13.Heavy bleeding 14.Unconscious & breathing 15.Unconscious & not breathing ......oh well, the list is almost endless, but you get the drift. Would you know the right first aid intervention to employ and then preserve a life or prevent a bad situation from getting worse or promote quick recovery? #BeFirstAidLearned #BeFABulouS #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop

We mentioned earlier that NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) doesn't have a definite cause😐, mind boggling yes, but steps can be taken still to prevent it.  NAFLD can be prevented by the following 👇 - maintaining a healthy weight  - ensuring cholesterol levels are within a healthy range always -  ensuring blood sugar levels ate within a healthy range always - ditch the sedentary lifestyle and be active, exercise  In a nutshell, healthy diet choices and regular exercise will keep NAFLD at bay. It is better to be proactive and prevent fatty liver disease, in fact any ailment at all, tgan yo be reactive and begin managing an ailment.  To prevent AFLD, cut down on the booze or completely take it out, you should also include the preventive measures of NAFLD. To enjoy a long life in great health, we have to be intentional about our lifestyle choices.  Even if one does have a silent disease already, the choice to live healthy will afford you t...

You don't want to know hassle people with liver cirrhosis go through, 🤔🥺😔. It started with fatty liver disease! The cause(s) NAFLD isn't known, alcohol is the chief cause of AFLD. So if you consume alcohol excessively, you are at risk. Moderation comes in very handy here. Here is a list of conditions or lifestyle choices that puts you at risk of fatty liver disease 👇 - excessive alcohol consumption  - high cholesterol levels  - obesity or being overweight  - people who have had gastric bypass surgery   - those who have type 2 diabetes  - underactive thyroid gland  - underactive pituitary gland  - polycystic ovary syndrome  - sleep apnea - people with wide waist circumference  Most times fatty liver disease is preventable, it is important to monitor and maintain health numbers (blood sugar numbers, BMI, BP, LDL...) Adopting a healthy lifestyle does nothing but good 👍 #FattyLiverDisease #NonAlcoholicFattyLiverDisease #NAFLD #Al...

Here is another silent disease. At the initial stage there are no obvious signs or symptoms.  One of the functions of the liver is to produce bile which is responsible for breaking down fats so that they can be easily digested/absorbed.  Fatty liver is when more than 10% of the liver is fat. With fatty liver disease, the liver is unable to breakdown fats and this causes fat to build up in the tissues of the liver. There are 2 types of fatty liver disease.  1) non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The causeis vague  2) alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD). This is caused by excessive consumption of alcohol  Fatty liver can degenerate to liver fibrosis and then liver cirrhosis, which is the final stage of liver damage and it's not reversible 😔 It's so important that we prevent damage to our organs as they are not easily replaced, being careless with our health is too much of a risk🤔 #FattyLiverDisease #NonAlcoholicFattyLiverDisease #NAFLD #Alcoh...

Spare lungs are not easy to come by, so it's utterly important to preserve thebones we have. One of the leading causes of COPD is smoking,  so quit smoking if you smoke and if you don't, smoke, avoid being a passive smoker If you are exposed to chemicals and it's fumes, smoke or dust, ensure you use respiratory protective gears Engage in routine comprehensive medical checks for early detection of COPD, as the health of the lungs can be assessed  Healthy lifestyle choices does nothing but overall good for you.  #ChronicObstructivePulmonaryDisease #COPD #LungsHealth #SilentDisease #SilentKiller #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Remember COPD is a silent disease and it makes a whole lot of sense to prevent the lungs from being damaged than to fix a badly damaged one. So who are those in danger of COPD??? Yes, your first guess was right  -Smokers of all kinds. Long term cigarette smoking , smokers of cigars, pipe smokers, smokers of weed and passive smokers  - Those with a family history of COPD  -Those who work in industries that expose them to certain chemicals and their fumes, dust or smoke -Those who have asthma  - Those who are continually exposed to fumes and smoke from burning thrash, fumes and smoke from burning fuel/wood used in cooking There is nothing you can do if there is an occurence of COPD in your family history however you can greatly reduce your risk protecting yourself with PPE if your work exposes you to fumes and smoke or as much as possible avoid smoky areas and quit smoking.  #ChronicObstructivePulmonaryDisease #COPD #SilentDisease #SilentKiller #Smoker...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a problem with the lungs. There is an obstruction of airflow from the lungs. It makes breathing difficulty.  It is a silent disease as it's signs and symptoms are not glaring until it has caused significant damage to the lungs. It progressively worsens over time. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are 2 presentations of COPD. People living with COPD are prone to heart diseases and other medical conditions.  COPD is preventable and can be treated but of course prevention is so much better than a cure. #ChronicObstructivePulmonaryDisease #COPD #LungDisease #SilentDisease #SilentKiller #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

This is one typical example of prevention being so much better than a cure. - getting a vaccine against preventable types of hepatitis is highly advisable.  - maintain great hygiene  - practice safe sex - do not share personal items - do not share needles and syringes  - only consume foods, drinks and water prepared under hygienic conditions  - avoid multiple sex partners  - avoid contact with other people's blood and bodily fluids  - only accept screen blood for blood transfusion Remember in the early stage signs and symptoms of hepatitis are not obvious, it's best to avoid getting hepatitis.  #Hepatitis #SilentDisease #SilentKiller #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

It's important that we have info on what poses as risks to contracting hepatitis so we can stay clear. Here are some risk factors - not taking the neccessary vaccines gor preventable types of hepatitis (A, B, D & E) - consuming contamination wayer, foods or drinks (contamination could be from stool) - unprotected sex; sex between homosexuals; multiple sex partners  - use of equipments that are not sterilized (e.g. at the salon, tattoo parlors) - use of contaminated needle and syringe, razors etc. - infected mother to infant transmission  - blood transfusions (patients)or exposure to human blood (health workers), exposure to bodily fluids  - sharing of personal items e.g. toothbrush  A safe and healthy lifestyle greatly reduces your risk of contracting hepatitis.  #Hepatitis #SilentDisease #SilentKiller #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS 

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. It can cause very distressing health challenges and can even cause death😔 At the early stages, it doesn't present with obvious signs and symptoms. It is mostly a viral infection.  There are 5 types: Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. They are preventable, especially with vaccines. However Hepatitis C isn't preventable by vaccination.  Hepatitis A & E is caused by consuming contaminated water, drinks and foods. While Hepatitis B, C & D are caused sexual contact, contaminated blood & bodily fluids. #Hepatitis #SilentDisease #SilentKiller #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Heads Up on the complications of CAD. We need to know how badly the effects of CAD can be, the info would help us take CAD prevention more seriously. Thankfully CAD is preventable 👍 The complications include 👇 -chest pain (angina) -heart attack -abnormal heartbeat -heart failure  -sudden death In prevention of CAD embracing a healthy lifestyle greatly reduces your risk. So quit smoking, healthy diet only, maintain a healthy weight and exercise regularly.  Also monitor blood pressure, blood sugar  and cholesterol levels. CAD is preventable, make healthy choices to avoid the complications of CAD. #CoronaryArteryDisease #CAD #SilentDiseases #SilentKiller #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Let's take a rundown of those at risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) Those who have 👇 - high blood pressure  - family history of coronary artery disease  - diabetes  - high LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) - low HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) - weight issues (obesity) - a sedentary lifestyle - a smoking habit - emotional stress - unhealthy diet choices - age (the risk increases with age) So there risk factors that we have control over and a few that ate totally out of our control.  #CoronaryArteryDisease #CAD #SilentDisease #SilentKiller #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Coronary artery disease (CAD), sounds like corona?🙄. They are no relations😝 Coronary artery carries blood to the heart (it's a major blood vessel of the heart), and it is responsible for supplying oxygen and nutrients to the heart. CAD is damage to the coronary artery, it could be blocked or narrowed. And then this reduces or cuts off blood supply to the heart.  How does this happen? A build up of plaque in the walls of the artery causes it. So plaque is made up of cholesterol, cellular wastes, proteins, calcium, and fatty deposits. The plaque buildup could cause total or partial blockage of the coronary artery. The narrowing of the coronary artery starts without giving any signs or symptoms and happens for a long period before the effects finally begin to show. This could weaken the heart muscles and lead to a heart attack or heart failure. This is one silent disease that should not be handled with kids gloves.  #CoronaryArteryDisease #CAD #SilentDisease #Silent...

Now you all need to listen up😐, since osteoporosis is such a silent disease, preventing it is so important. Especially if you fall in the high risk spectrum, take the following info seriously.  - check your risk factors, it is advisable you do a bone density test  - get active, engage in weight bearing/lifting exercises  - take calcium supplements  - take vitamin D - quit smoking  - eat healthy meals. Include foods rich in calcium and vitamin D. Fruits and veggies  - reduce alcohol consumption  So choose healthy lifestyle options and prevent osteoporosis  #Osteoporosis #SilentDisease #OsteporosisPrevention #BoneHealth #Bones #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

So who is at risk???🤔 Heyyyy, not true that osteoporosis is strictly for the seniors, no, it can happen at any age. Here is a list of those at risk   👇👇👇 - family history of osteoporosis  - females are more prone 😭😭😭 (but men can have it too) - race (caucasians and asians) -post menopausal women  - older people  - poor diet - smokers - people who live sedentary lifestyles  - people with smaller body frames  Remember that at the early stage of osteoporosis it is really difficult to detect and diagnose. So if you think you are at risk, talk to your doctor and you'll probably be asked to do a bone density test.  #Osteoporosis #SilentDiseases #Bones #BoneDiseases #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS