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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… Aspiration can cause people to wheeze, have trouble breathing, or have a hoarse voice after eating or drinking. … must match the care plan Care staff have training in proper techniques to support safe eating and assisting with eating …

A better immunization experience for your child

… or crying babies. Children 3 years of age and older: Deep breathing: Have your child focus on blowing out during the … a pretend candle Blow a pinwheel or party blower Why? Deep breathing makes the body relax its stress response. It also serves as a distraction. Trying these techniques can turn clinic visits or immunization …

Lead paint and hazards

… scrapings and dust out of the house. Use safe stripping techniques Use techniques that do not spread lead dust or fumes. Chemical …

Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… of consciousness Increased heart rate and rapid, shallow breathing Unusual confusion and decreased mental alertness … make these worse. Hot weather has not shown to cause early labour. It is still important that anyone who experiences … Pregnancy and alcohol use For information about preterm labour, please visit: Preterm Labour Heat-related Series …

Asbestos in drinking water

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Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… reaction. The most dangerous symptoms include difficulty breathing or a drop in blood pressure. Symptoms of anaphylaxis can include any of the following: Breathing : coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest … and teens that have asthma are at increased risk of breathing difficulties during a severe allergic reaction. If …

Hand foot and mouth disease

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… reaction. The most dangerous symptoms include difficultly breathing or a drop in blood pressure. Symptoms of anaphylaxsis can include any of the following: Breathing : coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest … make them sit or stand up. If they are having difficulty breathing, let them sit up Do not leave the resident alone …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… reaction.The most dangerous symptoms include difficulty breathing or a drop in blood pressure. Symptoms of anaphylaxis can include any of the following: Breathing : coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest … make them sit or stand up. If they are having difficulty breathing, let them sit up Do not leave the child alone If …