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… Seniors' falls can be prevented (HealthLinkBC File #78) Preventing falls in older adults Child safety: Preventing falls Transportation Take precautions when … see: BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit: Poisoning Preventing poisoning in young children Water safety Learn …
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… financial, sexual, spiritual, or social harm, or withholding medication or the necessities of life. Elder abuse … Financial Abuse of Older Adults (HealthLinkBC File #93d) Preventing Abuse Learn how to help prevent the abuse and … you can go for help if you do suspect abuse or neglect. Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults (HealthLinkBC …
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… than your body can handle. You will lose control over your breathing, and may lose consciousness. With slowed breathing, less oxygen gets into your blood. This can lead … Not moving The person is not moving and can’t be woken Slow breathing The person is breathing very slowly or not …
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… B, hepatitis C or HIV, including information about preventing transmission, visit: Hepatitis B Hepatitis B … File #08m) HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection Preventing transmission Blood and bodily fluid precautions …
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… nose, cough, sneezing) to severe (for example, difficulty breathing) respiratory illness or neurological complications … of asthma or wheezing may sometimes experience severe breathing difficulty during infections with respiratory … Agency of Canada (PHAC) Responsible for promoting health, preventing and controlling chronic and infectious diseases, …
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… persistent coughing, infections, fatigue and shortness of breath. The leading cause of COPD is smoking, however … may also get COPD. Symptoms of COPD include: Shortness of breath (dyspnea), especially during physical activities … topics also explain how specific therapies for COPD work: Breathing problems: Using a metered-dose inhaler Breathing …
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… respiratory symptoms. Symptoms of asthma include: Wheezing Breathlessness Chest tightness Coughing Asthma attacks … and wheezing Asthma attack Asthma: Symptoms of difficulty breathing Asthma: Peak expiratory flow and personal best …
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… include, but are not limited to: Chest pains Difficulty breathing Severe bleeding Loss of consciousness Broken …
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… spells that often end with a whooping sound before the next breath. The cough can last several months and often occurs … is the Federal Agency responsible for promoting health, preventing and controlling chronic diseases and injuries, preventing and controlling infectious diseases, and …
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… virus can spread through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. Symptoms include cough, fever, … Health Agency of Canada Responsible for promoting health, preventing and controlling chronic diseases and injuries, preventing and controlling infectious diseases, and …
