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… Dizziness Skin problems Higher concentrations may cause: Lung irritation Damage to the liver, kidneys or central … The B.C. Lung Foundation: Air Quality https://bclung.ca/lung-health/air-quality or call toll-free 1-800-665-LUNG …
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… bacteria may enter other parts of the body including the lungs, joints, and the membranes around the heart and brain. This can cause infections of the blood, muscles or lungs, and cause severe illness and tissue damage. These … with chickenpox, people with diabetes, chronic heart or lung disease, and people who are dependent on alcohol or …
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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 … TB clinics, visit www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/tuberculosis . Image … Sputum testing for …
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… weakened immune systems Individuals with chronic heart, lung or blood conditions What are the health risks of high nitrate levels? …
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… the liver. Some older adults or people with other medical conditions may take longer to recover or have a more serious … sensitive to light. It can lead to infections of the ear or lungs (pneumonia). More serious complications, occurring in …
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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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… (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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… foods or objects get stuck in the voice box, vocal chords, lungs or esophagus. What do I do if a child chokes? If a …
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… QuitNow helpline toll-free in B.C. by dialing 604-731-5864 (LUNG) or 1-877-455-2233 or visit https://quitnow.ca . … Safe …
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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, …
