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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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… 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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… 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 meningitis …
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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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… 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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… measles include pneumonia, which is an infection of the lungs, and encephalitis, which is an inflammation of the … from influenza, such as the elderly or those with heart or lung disorders, weakened immune systems or other chronic …
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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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… 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 …
