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… Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File …
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… Child Safety: Air Pollution On this page: Overview … to their weight. Use care when you take your young child outdoors, especially for physical activities. When children …
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… Outdoor air quality: Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Last updated December 12, … such as mountains or bodies of water. For example, air pollution can get trapped in mountain valleys, especially … odour like the smell of a struck match. When released into outdoor air, sulphur dioxide can react with other pollutants …
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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 the …
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… Indoor air quality Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File … get worse. Poor indoor air quality is caused by indoor air pollution, especially when ventilation is limited. Knowing … dangerous Improve ventilation: Increase the amount of outdoor air coming indoors by keeping your home well …
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… Allergies: Avoiding Outdoor Triggers Actionset Overview When you have allergies, … you avoid other problems. How can you avoid exposure to outdoor allergens? Pollens The following tips can help you … and doors closed, both during the day and at night. Use air-conditioning, and change or clean all filters every …
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… Safety outdoors in the cold for toddlers Last updated August 9, … Cold exposure: What increases your risk of injury? … Safety outdoors in the cold for toddlers …
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… Overview Overview Exposure to indoor air pollutants can cause respiratory problems, such as … if possible. Make sure bathroom exhaust fans pull air outdoors and not into basements, crawl spaces, or inside the house. Keep outdoor gutters and drains clean to prevent water from …
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… Indoor air quality: Combustion by-products Last updated December … Make sure enough fresh air gets into your home from the outdoors, especially when using combustion appliances. You can check the outdoor air quality in your area before opening windows. …
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… Indoor air quality: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) Last updated … given off by many indoor sources. They contribute to air pollution within enclosed spaces. Concentrations of most VOCs are higher in indoor air than outdoor air. These gases at high levels can impact both …
