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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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… include: Constriction or tightening of the airways in the lungs Coughing Wheezing Shortness of breath Irritation of … are very sensitive to sulphur dioxide, you may need to seek medical care. Long-term exposure to particles produced when … including tobacco smoke, gas stoves and matches If you have medical conditions, such as asthma, COPD or heart disease, …
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… These difficulties can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can also start because of …
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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 …
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… People over the age of 60 should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 years. If hearing loss is detected, hearing … conductive hearing loss can be temporary and often can be medically or surgically treated. Those that cannot be … The most common causes are viral or bacterial infections, medications that harm the sensory cells in the inner ear, or …
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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 … of the start of symptoms Non-prescription cough and cold medications are available for relief of influenza symptoms …
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… may be because: The water does not have adequate treatment Tests show the presence of “fecal coliform” or E. Coli …
