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… months. Symptoms of cryptococcal infection can include: Prolonged cough lasting for weeks or months Shortness of breath … loss If you experience any of these symptoms especially for long periods of time, talk to your health care provider. … exposure to Cryptococcus . However, you can be alert for long lasting or severe symptoms and consult your health care …
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… Damage to the liver, kidneys or central nervous system Long-term exposure may also cause damage to the liver, … may be more sensitive, such as people with asthma. For long-term exposure to low levels of VOCs, research is …
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… and airbone if unbound or deteriorated. Asbestos is no longer widely used commercially, but it can still exist in … there. This can cause scarring and inflammation. Regular or long periods of exposure to high levels of asbestos in the … lung diseases How much asbestos was in the air How long your exposure lasted How often you were exposed The …
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… by what you eat and drink, how often you eat and drink, how long the food stays on your teeth and how long plaque builds up on your teeth. Plaque is a sticky film … day with toothpaste that contains fluoride Clean carefully along the gumline where plaque sticks Floss your teeth daily …
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… memory cells will protect against harmful germs for a long time. For example, after your child gets the measles, … develop memory cells to protect them against these diseases long after their immunization. Can my baby get more than one …
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… also be taken by ear or, if the child is able to sit still long enough, by mouth. The most accurate way to take a … is hard for them to hold the thermometer under their tongue long enough: Carefully place the tip of the thermometer … child to rest Remove extra blankets or extra clothing as long as the child does not become too cold or shiver. …
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… Or, they may leave a dependent elderly person alone for long periods of time Why does abuse or neglect happen? Some … of abuse and neglect? Abuse and neglect can have harmful long-term effects on the health and well-being of older … threatening to leave them alone, or place them in a long-term care home against the older adult’s wishes. Older …
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… that vapes are relatively new products. As a result, the long-term impacts to your health are not fully understood. … switching to vaping may reduce the harms to your health. Long-term use of vapes is not recommended, so once you’ve …
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… with CPO are low. You may be at higher risk if you have had long-term, frequent, or intensive use of antibiotics. How … an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Sanitizer can be used as long as your hands are not visibly dirty. For more …
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… temperatures are high. Exposure to indoor heat over 31C for long periods can be dangerous. If it gets very hot in your … is safe for most people Indoor temperatures over 31°C for long periods can be dangerous Get a digital room thermometer … socks and shoes Provide extra feeds for your child during long trips in a car as car air conditioners may cause …
