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First Aid for Allergies and Stomach Upset

Spring Allergies Treatment

Section titled “Spring Allergies Treatment”

Source: My notes from doctor TL

Symptoms

Section titled “Symptoms”
  • Running nose, itchy eyes, sneezing

Possible Causes

Section titled “Possible Causes”
  • Tree pollen during Spring

Treatment

Section titled “Treatment”
  • Anti-histamine once a day (24 hours), non-drowsy
  • Eye drop for eyes (Pataday) - prescription
  • Nasal spray for congestion (Nasonex) - prescription

Oral Rehydration Therapy for Diarrhea or Stomach Flu

Section titled “Oral Rehydration Therapy for Diarrhea or Stomach Flu”

Source: My notes from doctor TL

See more at Oral rehydration therapy - Wikipedia

Symptoms of Stomach Upset

Section titled “Symptoms of Stomach Upset”
  • Stomach pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea, dizziness, headache
  • Muscle pain

Assumes osmotic diarrhea rather than secretory diarrhea (e.g. cholera). If secretory, drink oral rehydration solutions for 3+ days.

Treatment for Stomach Upset

Section titled “Treatment for Stomach Upset”
  1. First 24 hours nothing to eat, drink Gatorade/Ginger Ale or ORT solution or salt/sugar/water mixture:
    • 2.9g of potassium chloride
    • 3.5 g of sodium chloride
    • 2.5 g sodium bicarbonate
    • 20g glucose.
  2. Then follow by soft diet for next 2 days.
  3. From the start, no dairy products for 5 days.