Anaphylactic shock, also known as anaphylaxis, is a severe and life-threatening reaction to a trigger. Anaphylaxis is the result of the immune system overreacting to a trigger. Common triggers are allergic reactions to some foods such as nuts, milk, shellfish and eggs as well as medicines and insect stings.

With the cold and stormy weather we are experiencing, people will become affected in a number of different ways. Commuters may struggle to get to work for instance, and it is likely that asthma sufferers will be affected by the extreme weather conditions.

Asthma is a condition that affects the airways of the lungs, causing them to tighten and go into spasm, making it difficult to breathe. Asthma attacks can be triggered by allergies, stress, exercise, colds and changes in temperature. 

A first aid kit is an essential piece of equipment to have in all public places to ensure that any minor injuries are treated effectively.

It is important to have a well-stocked first aid kit at your workplace and home to be able to deal with minor accidents and injuries straightaway.

Every five minutes, someone suffers with a stroke in the UK. Strokes can affect anyone at any time but are more likely to occur if the victim is over 65.

A stroke is a serious medical condition that requires urgent medical attention so it is important to act FAST.