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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File …
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… Asbestos and Lung Cancer On this page: Overview Overview Asbestos is a substance that was used in building materials. … of the respiratory and digestive tracts. Contact with asbestos over time has been linked with cancer. Most contact …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 … replaced with alternative pipes. Always take precautions when handling deteriorating pipes to protect your health … inhaling asbestos, see HealthLinkBC File #32 Asbestos: When should I worry? Health Canada and the World Health …
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… Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start Having Mammograms? Decision Point You may … have cancer. These tests can be harmful and cause a lot of worry. Mammograms may find cancers that will never cause a …
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… When to Have a Cholesterol Test On this page: Overview … Overview Doctors use different guidelines to decide when a person should have a cholesterol test. A cholesterol test can be …
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… Cuts: When Stitches Are Needed On this page: Overview Related … the wound remains open. Most wounds that require closure should be stitched, stapled, or closed with skin adhesives … Wounds on the face, lips, or any area where you are worried about scarring (for cosmetic reasons). Wounds on the …
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… Inguinal Hernia: Should I Have Surgery Now, or Should I Wait? Decision Point … rare but serious problem called strangulation. This occurs when a loop of intestine or a piece of fatty tissue is … An inguinal hernia (say "IN-gwuh-nul HER-nee-uh") occurs when tissue pushes through a weak spot in your groin muscle. …
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… When to visit the emergency room Last updated January 29, … approach to your health can also help you make decisions on when to seek care. Click on the links below for more … Informed Health Decisions Making Good Health Decisions … When to visit the emergency room …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis? Decision Point You may want to … see if your baby has any signs of a serious health problem. When is amniocentesis done? Amniocentesis is usually done … child. I was nervous about pregnancy anyway and especially worried that there might be something wrong with the baby. I …
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… Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … of the mucous membranes that line the sinuses . When a mucous membrane gets inflamed, it swells. This can … to reduce inflammation and help you heal. Pain medicine. When is surgery needed for sinusitis? Very few people need …
