Tag: Teen Health
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Best Treatment for a Teen with a Hacking Cough: When to Treat at Home and When to See a Doctor
Understanding the Basics: Viral vs. Bacterial Coughs in Teens When a teenager develops a hacking cough, distinguishing between viral and bacterial infections helps guide treatment. Antibiotics target bacteria, not viruses, so most coughs in teens are viral and self-resolve with time and supportive care. Misusing antibiotics not only fails to help but can disrupt healthy…
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Dr Phil Kieran on Teen Coughs: The Best Approach for a Hacking Cough
Understanding the cough: viral versus bacterial When your teenager develops a hacking cough, it’s natural to wonder what the best treatment is. Dr. Phil Kieran emphasizes a practical starting point: trust your instincts. If you believe your child is significantly unwell and may need a doctor’s intervention, you are probably right. If you feel they…
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Deodorant Inhalation Misadventure: Teen’s Inquest Verdict
Coroner rules misadventure in teenager’s death after deodorant inhalation The Dublin District Coroner’s Court has ruled that the death of 14-year-old Sarah Mescall was a misadventure — an accidental death resulting from the use of a substance in that way. The inquest examined the circumstances surrounding the girl’s collapse after inhaling an aerosol deodorant and…
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Tragic Misadventure: Teenager’s Deodorant Inhalation Death Highlights Dangers of Inhalants
What happened to Sarah Mescall A 14-year-old girl from Kilnamona, Co Clare, died after inhaling deodorant spray, a coroner ruled as misadventure. The tragedy occurred after school on September 20, 2023, with Sarah Mescall deteriorating at home and subsequently passing away on September 25, 2023, at Crumlin Hospital in Dublin. The inquest highlighted that Sarah,…
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Tragic Inhalation Death of Irish Teen Highlights Dangers of Aerosol Substances
Overview of the case A devastating inquest has heard how a 14-year-old girl from County Clare died after inhaling the contents of an aerosol deodorant. Sarah Mescall, a second-year student from Cloongowna, Kilnamona, passed away in September 2023 following a sequence of events at home, hospital transfers, and a fatal lack of oxygen to the…
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Inquest Hears How Inhalation of Deodorant Led to Teen’s Death in Co. Clare
Tragic inquest details a teenager’s death linked to inhaling deodorant The Dublin District Coroner’s Court heard harrowing evidence this week about the circumstances surrounding the death of Sarah Mescall, a 14-year-old from Cloongowna, Kilnamona, Co Clare. Sarah died nine days after an incident in which she inhaled the contents of an aerosol deodorant bought by…
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Public Urged to Trust Instincts on Sepsis After Teen Daughter’s Narrow Escape
Sepsis Awareness: A Mother’s Call to Trust Your Instincts A spokesperson from North East Sepsis awareness is calling on the public to trust their instincts when illness strikes, after her teenage daughter narrowly survived sepsis. The personal story underscores how quickly a seemingly common infection can escalate into a life-threatening condition if not treated promptly.…
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World Heart Day 2025: Apollo Hospitals calls for proactive heart health in India
World Heart Day 2025: A call for proactive heart health in India On World Heart Day 2025, Apollo Hospitals is urging every Indian to “not miss a beat” and make heart-healthy living a daily discipline. The theme, Dont Miss a Beat, spotlights prevention-first healthcare, closing care gaps, and timely screening across all ages. Cardiovascular disease…