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… Assessing your asthma knowledge Asthma and vocal cord problems Asthma and wheezing Asthma attack Asthma: Symptoms … Allergy shots for asthma Controlling dust, dust mites and other allergens in your home Controlling pet allergens … People with asthma are at higher risk for serious problems from certain vaccine-preventable diseases. It is …
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… explain how specific therapies for COPD work: Breathing problems: Using a metered-dose inhaler Breathing problems: … and self-management coaching to people with COPD and other conditions Island Health Home Health Monitoring: … a 30-second Lung Health Test, Better Breathers Clubs, and other exercise resources. … Chronic obstructive lung disease …
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… cannabinoids. These chemicals may affect the brain and other parts of the body's nervous system. THC and CBD are … of support with any kind of substance use issue (alcohol or other drugs). Referral to community substance use treatment … better prevent and manage mental health and substance use problems. HeretoHelp: Cannabis Use and Youth (A parent's …
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… Well Time for Bed (HealthLinkBC File #92e) Nightmares and Other Sleep Problems in Children Managing health concerns at school If …
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… disease and its complications, including getting sick with other infections. These include viral or bacterial … The symptoms of influenza can be similar to other respiratory illnesses including the common cold and … your fever is gone to help prevent the spread of the flu or other respiratory illnesses. Avoid close contact with other
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… wish to not have cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or other emergency medical procedures provided by first responders or other health care providers if their heart or lungs suddenly … signed, you will not be given CPR by first responders or other health care providers. In home settings, people often …
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… vaping and smoking Introduction Vapour products and other electronic cigarettes may cause health risks to users … you can be exposed through inhaling the vapours from other people using the products. While legal for sale in B.C. to anyone over the age of 19,  vapour products and other electronic cigarettes are not harmless. Children, …
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… infected person coughs, sneezes or has close contact with others. The infection can spread to others during the early stages when symptoms are not severe, … The pertussis vaccines are provided in combination with other vaccines such as diphtheria, polio and tetanus and are …
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… rare disease in Canada. However, measles is still common in other parts of the world, and it is possible for cases to … against measles. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine … you have measles, and how to prevent spreading measles to others. Measles (HealthLinkBC File #14b) Measles (rubeola) …
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… are available in specific Health Authority regions, while others can be used by everyone in British Columbia, such as … younger. Health Gateway provides access to: Blood test and other lab test results Most types of diagnostic / medical … imaging appointments Online check-in for walk-in lab and other outpatient services Access to share your health …