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… vapours are then absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs and distributed throughout the body. The level of … as from a spill of mercury in a blood pressure device), the lungs and airways can become irritated. This causes symptoms … including nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In severe cases, lung diseases such as pneumonitis, necrotizing bronchiolitis …
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… should be taken with ozone because it can cause eye and lung damage. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions … due to the relatively small volume of water, it’s often easier to replace all of the water instead of doing a shock … and clean your hot tub or pool if any of the following problems occur: Complaints of eye, ear or skin irritations …
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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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… (HIV), cancer, or have had organ transplants Have chronic lung disease Smoke How is this disease diagnosed? If you … provider can test for Cryptococcus infection in a blood, lung or spinal fluid sample. Is there a treatment available? …
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… these disorders early prevents or reduces serious health problems. If not treated, many of these disorders can cause … Hemoglobin is important because it picks up oxygen in the lungs and carries it to the other parts of the body. Serious … disorder that causes thick mucus to build up in the lungs and may affect the digestive system. If your baby has …
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… or talking clearly. What can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? Hearing loss can be hard to detect. Mild …
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… only have E. coli on the surface, which makes the E. coli easier to kill by cooking. When the meat is ground or … or ammonia makes a toxic gas that causes serious breathing problems, choking and potentially death. Cook whole or …
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… chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ transplant, or a … the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent complications of the infection …
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… drinking water. What amount of manganese can cause health problems? Health Canada has set a Maximum Acceptable …
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… of sludge to renew bacterial activity How can I prevent problems with my sewage system? Onsite sewage systems can be …
