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… Toilet learning Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Start when your child shows you they are ready. Make toilet learning a positive experience. Your child will learn a new … a sense of accomplishment. Why is it now called “toilet learning” instead of “toilet training”? The term “toilet …
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… in cement, flooring and ceiling materials. Which health problems are caused by asbestos? Most of the time asbestos … very little risk to your health. It is only a risk if you breathe in asbestos fibers that are released into the air. … amounts of asbestos fibres, they can become lodged in your lungs and remain there. This can cause scarring and …
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… smoke have a greater risk of suffering from: Breathing problems, such as increased coughing, wheezing, pneumonia … and asthma Heart disease Stroke Nasal sinus cancer Lung cancer Emphysema Pregnant people exposed to second-hand … to babies and children in the following ways: Babies who breathe second-hand smoke have a greater chance of dying …
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… can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can also … stuck in the upper airway (causing choking) or entering the lungs (causing aspiration). A blockage of the airway can be … uneaten Avoid or change certain foods to make swallowing easier Experience a change in the sound of their speech, …
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… by releasing tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and other biological contaminants? … (131°F) For more information Health Canada - Air Quality BC Lung Foundation - Air Quality or call toll-free1-800-665-LUNG (5864) Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation - Mould …
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… this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, some vision … eyes may be an alternative for sun protection. Hats can be easier for children to keep on than sunglasses. Could my …
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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 … dioxide concentrations may be more likely to have breathing problems as they get older. How can I reduce the risk of …
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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 … disease of the lungs for a long period of time and needs to breathe in TB germs for infection to occur. Not everyone …
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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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… 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, … and counselling. 4. Build your support network Quitting is easier when you have friends and family to support you. …
