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… is COVID-19? COVID-19 is an infection of the airways and lungs caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Symptoms of … health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or lung disease. For some people, symptoms of COVID-19 can last …
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… These include viral or bacterial pneumonia which affect the lungs. The risk of complications can be life-threatening. … and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or …
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… severe. Complications from chickenpox include pneumonia (lung infection), encephalitis (swelling of the brain), and …
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… is COVID-19? COVID-19 is an infection of the airways and lungs caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Symptoms of … health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or lung disease. For some people, symptoms of COVID-19 can last …
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… of age with certain medical conditions, including: Heart or lung disorders that require regular medical care, such as … viral or bacterial pneumonia, which is an infection of the lungs. Influenza spreads easily from person-to-person …
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… and brain development. It also carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. At around 6 months of age, … helps form bones and teeth. It’s also important for muscle function. Foods that are high in calcium include: Human milk …
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… adults with certain medical conditions, including: Heart or lung disorders that require regular medical care, such as … viral or bacterial pneumonia which is an infection of the lungs. Influenza spreads easily from person-to-person …
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… lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral cancer, and emphysema Improve … decreases by half. 10 years after quitting, your risk of lung cancer decreases by half. After 15 years smoke-free, …
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… that inhaling asbestos fibres can cause cancers and lung diseases. For information on health risks of inhaling …
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… affect several different organs including your liver, lungs and kidneys. Since TSS develops quickly, emergency …
