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… Swallowed Air On this page: Overview Overview Swallowing air may cause bloating, burping, gas, and abdominal pain. Swallowed air that is not released by burping passes through …
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… Swallowed or Inhaled Objects On this page: Overview Health … When you swallow food, liquid, or an object, what is swallowed passes from your mouth through your throat, down … more serious when a person: Has signs of choking (complete airway obstruction). When the windpipe is blocked, air can't …
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… be caused by an allergic reaction to food or things in the air. Have diverticula. These are small sacs in the walls of … be caused by an allergic reaction to food or things in the air. Have diverticula. These are small sacs in the walls of …
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… Indoor air quality Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65a Download PDF Document English Why is indoor air quality important? People spend up to 90 percent of … their time indoors, at home, school and work. Poor indoor air quality may cause headaches, tiredness, coughing, …
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… Child Safety: Air Pollution On this page: Overview … lungs are especially sensitive to the harmful effects of air pollution. That's because they breathe faster than … the lungs where it can cause permanent damage. Check the air quality health index. This index is often reported in …
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… Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65e Download PDF Document English Air quality is determined by the concentrations of pollutants in the air. Air quality can vary greatly from one area or community …
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… Indoor air quality: Combustion by-products Last updated December … headaches, nausea, flu-like symptoms, dizziness, impaired vision and confusion If you have heart disease, it may … indoors, but levels can be monitored to ensure enough fresh air gets into a room or building Although carbon dioxide and …
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… Outdoor air quality: Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Last updated December 12, … BC File number 65f Download PDF Document English How is air quality determined? Air quality is determined by the concentrations of …
