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What do GREY lips mean?

It is usually a sign of low levels of oxygen in the blood. Common causes for central cyanosis are listed below. A problem with the lungs: worsening of a long-term lung condition, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) lung infections, such as pneumonia, bronchiolitis or whooping cough.

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Blue skin and lips (cyanosis)

Blue skin and lips is usually caused by low blood oxygen levels or poor circulation. It can be a sign of a serious problem. Call 999 or go to your nearest emergency department immediately if you notice an adult or child suddenly turning blue.

When to seek emergency help

Call 999 or go to your nearest emergency department immediately if you notice an adult or child suddenly turning blue.

This is particularly important if they have other symptoms, such as:

difficulty breathing

chest pain

This could be a sign of a life-threatening problem.

When to see your GP

See your GP if you have cyanosis that:

comes on very gradually

affects just the fingers, hands, toes or feet

This is usually the result of a less serious problem with blood circulation, but it should still be checked by a doctor.

Common causes of cyanosis

When blood has less oxygen than normal, it changes from bright red to darker in colour, making the skin and lips look blue. Some of the main causes of cyanosis are described below. You shouldn't use this to diagnose yourself. You should always leave that to your GP.

Cyanosis that just affects the hands, feet or limbs

If just the fingers, toes or limbs have turned blue and feel cold, it's known as peripheral cyanosis. It can be caused by being exposed to cold air or water. Other causes include poor circulation resulting from:

Cyanosis that affects the skin generally and/or lips

When all the skin and/or lips have a blue tinge, it's known as central cyanosis. It is usually a sign of low levels of oxygen in the blood. Common causes for central cyanosis are listed below.

A problem with the lungs:

A problem with the airways:

A problem with the heart:

Other causes:

exposure to cold air or water

being at high altitude

fits (seizures) that last a long time

a problem with the blood, such as abnormal haemoglobin (the blood can't take up enough oxygen) or a high concentration of red blood cells (polycythaemia)

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Where is the best place to store the 1st aid kit in your house?

At home the best place to keep the kit is in the kitchen – since this is often a gathering place – as well as where many injuries occur. It is not a good idea to keep your home kit in the bathroom due to the amount of humidity, as many medications are recommended to keep at room temperature.

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Injuries can happen anywhere, which is why it is a good idea to have a first aid kit always available. At home the best place to keep the kit is in the kitchen – since this is often a gathering place – as well as where many injuries occur. It is not a good idea to keep your home kit in the bathroom due to the amount of humidity, as many medications are recommended to keep at room temperature. While traveling, the best bet is to keep the kit in a suitcase or a backpack for easy transportation. Other great places to keep kits are in your car, boat, RV or camper. While commercial kits are largely available, it is easy to make your own custom kit. Alexandra Asrow, MD, Emergency Medicine, suggests that kit contents include:

Absorbent compress dressings

Assorted sizes of adhesive bandages

Antibiotic ointment, such as Neosporin

Antiseptic wipe packets

Pain reliever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen

Instant cold compress

Non-latex gloves

Hydrocortisone ointment

Scissors

Roller bandages

Sterile gauze pads, assorted sizes

Oral thermometer (non-mercury/non-glass)

Triangular bandages

Tweezers

First aid instruction booklet

Personal items, such as prescribed medication and emergency contact numbers

Whatever you keep in your first aid kit, make sure to check expiration dates frequently and replace items as needed. Make sure everyone in your house who is old enough understands the usage of a first aid kit and knows where to find it.

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