medical conditions

• what is asthma ?


  a common long term lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties
• what are the symptoms of asthma ?

  • coughing
  • shortness of breath
  • tight chest
  • wheezing
• what are the treatments for asthma ?

  • no cure
  • inhaler
• what is diabetes ?

  when the body does not respond to insulin
• what is hypoglycaemia ?

  when blood sugar is to low
• what is hyperglycaemia ?

  when blood sugar is to high
• what are the symptoms of diabetes ?

  • frequent urination
  • thirst
  • fatigue
  • weight loss
  • wounds take longer to heal
• what are the treatments for diabetes ?

  • insulin injections
  • diet control
  • simple sweet foods
  • drugs
• what is epilepsy ?

  when brain activity becomes abnormal
• what are the symptoms of epilepsy ?

  • blank staring
  • shaking
  • unconsciousness
  • loss of control of bladder/bowel
  • slurred speech
• what are the treatments for epilepsy ?

  • guide away from danger
  • keep calm
  • call 999/112 if it's their first seizure or it lasts for longer than 5 mins
• what is cardiac arrest ?

  underlying Heart condition in which the heart stops
• what are the symptoms of cardiac arrest ?

  • unconsciousness
  • breathing difficulty
• what are the treatments for cardiac arrest ?

  • defibrillator
  • lifestyle changes
• what is hypothermia ?

  when the body temp drops below 35°
• what are the symptoms of hypothermia ?

  • shivering
  • blue lips
  • slow breathing
  • slurred speech
  • tiredness
• what are the treatments of hypothermia ?

  • remove wet clothing
  • blankets
  • warm drinks
• what is heat exhaustion ?

  • when the body temp rises to above 40°
• what are the symptoms of heat exhaustion ?

  • excessive sweating
  • headache
  • thirst
  • nausea
  • rapid pulse
• what are the treatments of heat exhaustion ?

  • move to a cool place
  • cool skin
  • drink water
• what is dehydration ?


  the loss of bodily fluids
• what are the symptoms of dehydration ?

  • thirst
  • fatigue
  • dark yellow urine
  • dry mouth
• what are the treatments of dehydration ?

  • drink water
  • rehydration sachets
• when should you refer to a medical professional ? 

  • if an injury cannot be treated by the most qualified person there
  • loss of consciousness
  • potential fracture
  • recurring injury
  • coach is unqualified
• when should a person with a known condition be referred the a medical professional ?

  • severe signs of asthma
  • type 1 diabetic does not have insulin injections
  • epileptic fit lasts longer than 5 minutes