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… Lung Function in COPD On this page: Overview Overview Lung function means how well your lungs work. When you have COPD, your lungs can't move as …
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… Lung and Respiratory Conditions Last updated December 27, … Age 12 and Older Other symptoms include: Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) Pleural Effusion Pleurisy Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary (Lung) Nodules Snoring Lung Diseases Learn about lung disease …
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… Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) On this page: Related … What is a pneumothorax? A collapsed lung (pneumothorax) is a buildup of air in the space between the lung and the chest wall (pleural space). As the amount of …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) Screening On this page: Overview … or misuse drugs or alcohol. Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Tuberculosis (TB) … Greenaway C, et al. (2014). Tuberculosis surveillance and screening in selected high-risk populations. In Canadian …
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… Lead Poisoning Screening On this page: Overview … months) or is currently being renovated or remodelled? Lead screening programs Your local health unit or provincial … recommendations in your area. Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Lead Poisoning …
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… Screening for Weight Problems On this page: Overview Related … or Healthy Eating for Children . Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Obesity … or Healthy Eating for Children . Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Obesity …
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… COPD's Effect on the Lungs On this page: Overview Overview COPD slowly damages the lungs and affects how you breathe. COPD's effect on breathing In COPD, the airways of the lungs (bronchial tubes) become inflamed and narrowed. They …
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… Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening On this page: Overview Overview Guidelines for chlamydia The Public Health Agency of Canada … they have sex with the same untreated partner or partners. Guidelines for syphilis The Public Health Agency of Canada …
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… Cancer: Controlling Cancer Pain Actionset Overview Cancer and some of the treatments for it can cause pain. But having cancer does not mean that you have to live with pain. …
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… Cholesterol Treatment Guidelines On this page: Overview … not to lower your cholesterol numbers alone. The following guidelines are from the Canadian Cardiovascular Society … TJ, et al. (2016). 2016 Canadian Cardiovascular Society guidelines for the management of dyslipidemia for the …
