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… arsenic may cause stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea and impaired nerve function. Impaired nerve function may cause a ‘pins and needles’ … information on The Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality, see …
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… cord injury and low back pain can affect mobility and quality of life. Learn about these health concerns and … the buttock. Because low back pain can affect mobility and quality of life, rehabilitation is an important part of its …
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… how you breathe. COPD's effect on breathing In COPD, the airways of the lungs (bronchial tubes) become inflamed and … out and can become clogged with mucus . This reduces airflow through the bronchial tubes. This is called airway obstruction. It makes it difficult to move air in and …
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… include pollens, medicine, food, dust, animal dander, and mould. Your allergies are seasonal if you have symptoms just … include pollens, medicine, food, dust, animal dander, and mould. Your allergies are seasonal if you have symptoms just …
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… (PMMA) Conventional hard contact lenses are made of a fairly stiff plastic (polymethyl methacrylate, or PMMA), which does not mould to the shape of the eye. They are inexpensive and … (PMMA) Conventional hard contact lenses are made of a fairly stiff plastic (polymethyl methacrylate, or PMMA), …
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… work. When you have COPD, your lungs can't move as much air in and out as they should. And the more serious your COPD is, the less air your lungs are able to move. Spirometry tests are used to measure lung function. They measure how much air you breathe out when you take long, deep breaths and …
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… have a weakened immune system, or are concerned about the quality of the drinking water in your community. For more … water advisory or notice, or you are concerned about the quality of the water in your community, see HealthLinkBC … Drinking Water . If you have concerns about the quality of the water you are drinking, contact the local …
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… measures how much and how quickly you can breathe air in and out. An exercise challenge test can see what effect exercise has on airflow. Most people with asthma have some decreased airflow during or after exercise. But most people who have …
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… be uncomfortable after feedings if he or she has swallowed air during the feeding. Burping helps get rid of air that the baby has swallowed. Burp a breastfeeding baby … of age. Sometimes breast milk or formula comes up with the air when the baby burps. A clean face cloth, cloth diaper, …
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… how to cook, brush your teeth, and move from a wheelchair to a bed or chair. Prepare for life after rehab. You'll learn ways to cope … used during labour to prevent this serious condition. Sperm quality and ejaculation problems You may have poor sperm …
