Reason One - Allergies
People who have severe allergic reactions can have trouble breathing because their throats and tongues swell after they breathe in or touch whatever they're allergic to. It can include anything from dust and pollen to bee venom. Stocking your first aid kit with allergy medicine can help the allergic reaction not be so bad.
Other options include having an epi-pen or an inhaler. An epi-pen gives the person you inject it with a shot to stop the reaction. Inhalers send steroids into the person's lungs to help with the swelling and wheezing.
Reason Two - Motion Sickness
Motion sickness is something many people get when they ride in cars, planes or trains. People get nauseous when the vehicle moves. They can feel like they're going to throw up until the car stops and they get out. Children and pregnant women are more at risk to develop motion sickness. You can get cold sweats, feel dizzy, experience nausea and eventually throw up. You get these symptoms because your inner ears send signals to your brain telling it that you're moving. When the signals don't match the movement, your brain triggers motion sickness.
Some people can close their eyes or read a book and feel better, and other people can sit facing a different direction to help it. It's a great idea to stock your first aid kit with Bonine. This is a popular medicine that treats motion sickness and it's available over the counter without a prescription.
Reason Three - Accidents
No one ever wants to think about getting into a car accident, but there were 1,137 deaths due to car accidents in Australia in 2018. This number is on a slow rise with more deaths and accidents every year. Any car accident can mean people get hurt, and the injuries can be minor or life-threatening.
Having a first aid kit in your car lets you help yourself or other people in the car until EMTs arrive. If you have gauze or bandages, you can use them to help stop any bleeding. Scissors can help you cut yourself or your passenger out of the seatbelt if it gets stuck. You want to get everyone out of the car, and a first aid kit can help.
Reason Four - Emergencies
Traveling with kids or other people in the car puts you in a stressful situation, and having an emergency in your car isn't ideal. A well-stocked first aid kit can help you get through your emergency. Should one of your kids cut themselves, you'll be able to clean and protect the wound so you can carry on with your journey.
Coming up on the scene of an accident is another reason to have a first aid kit. If you're the first one to pass by, you can use your first aid kit to save lives. This could mean that you apply pressure to stop any bleeding or take blood pressures.
Reason Five - Stranded/Breakdown
Getting stranded can be a terrifying event for anyone because Australia is home to miles of dark and remote roads. You want to stock your first aid kit with things to help you in the event of this type of emergency. Items include granola bars, water, a charged emergency phone and blankets.
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