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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 …
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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 lining 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 … provider if you have HIV infection, chronic kidney disease, cancer, diabetes or have a weak immune system due to …
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… hundreds of which are toxic and at least 70 that can cause cancer. There is no risk-free level of exposure to … 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 …
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… Dizziness Skin problems Higher concentrations may cause: Lung irritation Damage to the liver, kidneys or central … central nervous system. Some VOCs are suspected of causing cancer and some have been shown to cause cancer in humans. … The B.C. Lung Foundation: Air Quality …
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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 … to heart problems Some combustion particles may contain cancer-causing substances Carbon dioxide (CO2): May cause …
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… the air that can be inhaled. Exposure to asbestos can cause lung cancer. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #32 … Over time, high levels of inhaled radon gas may lead to lung cancer. High levels of radon have been found in parts …
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… lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral cancer, and emphysema Improve your finances by saving the … and smell Heal faster and have fewer complications after surgery In this HealthLinkBC file, smoking and tobacco use …
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… due to diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus (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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… 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 …
