What increases my risk for a hypertensive crisis? Failure to take your blood pressure medicine as directed by your doctor. Hypertension caused by pregnancy (preeclampsia, eclampsia) Thyroid disease, kidney or adrenal disease, heart disease, or stroke. Cocaine or amphetamine use. Cigarette smoking or alcohol abuse.
Fill shallow bowls of water with dish detergent. The water and dish detergent mixture is like a toxic swimming pool for fleas. When they jump into the mixture, they die. Place the water and detergent mixture in a very shallow bowl, low enough to the ground so that the fleas accidentally hop into it. An old frisbee does the job quite well.
When fleas get into the hair, they are relatively easy to remove with prompt action. The use of soap and water is an excellent way to quickly wash off or kill fleas in the hair. Soap can kill fleas by removing their waxy coating and clogging up their breathing tubes. It is important to pair these steps with treatment of fleas on pets and in the home. Remove clothing.