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… of the brain’s electrical activity using EEG Tonsil biopsy The diagnosis can only be confirmed through an …
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… that spreads through the air. TB usually affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body like … through the air when someone who is sick with TB in the lungs coughs, sneezes, sings or talks. A person must be in … close contact with someone with untreated TB disease of the lungs for a long period of time and needs to breathe in TB …
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… they can remain in the air longer, get deeper into your lungs and may even get into your bloodstream. Fine particles … health impacts include: Worsening symptoms of pre-existing lung or heart conditions Increased health care use such as … impacts include: Increased risk of developing heart and lung diseases, diabetes and dementia Adverse birth outcomes …
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… is my risk? Exposure to radon over the long-term can cause lung cancer. About 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada are due to indoor radon exposure. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause …
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… the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs coughs, sneezes, sings or talks. TB usually affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body like … your health care provider. Symptoms of TB disease in the lungs include a cough for 2 to 3 weeks or longer, bloody …
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… include: Constriction or tightening of the airways in the lungs Coughing Wheezing Shortness of breath Irritation of … your health. These particles penetrate deeply into the lungs. This can cause irritation and inflammation that can damage the lining of the lungs and affect other parts of the body. Particles can …
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… that can spread from person to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to … the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs, coughs, sneezes, sings or talks. TB usually affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body like …
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… amounts of asbestos fibres, they can become lodged in your lungs and remain there. This can cause scarring and … a variety of diseases such as: Asbestosis (scarring of the lungs) Lung cancer Mesothelioma (a rare form of cancer of the …
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… dioxide (NO2): May irritate your eyes, nose, throat and lungs and cause shortness of breath If you have a … May irritate your eyes, nose and throat May lodge in the lungs, causing irritation or damage to lung tissue May cause inflammation, leading to heart …
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… and asthma Heart disease Stroke Nasal sinus cancer Lung cancer Emphysema Pregnant people exposed to second-hand … risk of getting sick from second-hand smoke because their lungs and brains are still developing. Second-hand smoke is … exposed to second-hand smoke have a greater risk of getting lung infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia. They also …
