Registered: 08/26/06
Posts: 7705
Loc: southern Cal
In all fairness, not too many years ago, "cut and suck" was the recommended treatment - it wasn't something manufactured by Hollywood. Times have changed and treatments have improved, but there is a lag in getting the word out.
Just another reason to take a course in first aid. Glad that Mom is OK.
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