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Indoor air quality Combustion by-products

… combustion by-products? Carbon monoxide (CO): Reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. Acute exposure may cause …
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Grade 9 immunizations in BC

… that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. For every 100 people who get sick, up to 15 will die, …
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Basal Cell Skin Cancer

… cell skin cancer include: Any firm, pearly bump with tiny blood vessels that look spidery (telangiectasias). Any red, … cell skin cancer include: Any firm, pearly bump with tiny blood vessels that look spidery (telangiectasias). Any red, …
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Slit Lamp Examination

… the iris and cornea (hyphema) from a sudden break in a blood vessel or as a result of an injury to the eye. Signs … the iris and cornea (hyphema) from a sudden break in a blood vessel or as a result of an injury to the eye. Signs …
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Birth Control Pros and Cons of Hormonal Methods

… that women using the patch are more likely to get dangerous blood clots in the legs and lungs. The risk may be higher if … that women using the patch are more likely to get dangerous blood clots in the legs and lungs. The risk may be higher if …
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Calluses and Corns

… But if you have a condition that causes problems with blood flow (such as peripheral vascular disease) or loss of … But if you have a condition that causes problems with blood flow (such as peripheral vascular disease) or loss of …
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Stress Management Breathing Exercises for Relaxation

… such as increased heart rate, fast breathing, and high blood pressure, all decrease as you breathe deeply to relax. … such as increased heart rate, fast breathing, and high blood pressure, all decrease as you breathe deeply to relax. …
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Depression Helping Someone Get Treatment

… also can tell if a medicine , such as one used for high blood pressure, might be causing depression. Watch for the … also can tell if a medicine , such as one used for high blood pressure, might be causing depression. Watch for the …
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Breast Enlargement

… to remove the implant. Less common risks include infection, blood under the skin (hematoma), and abnormal scarring. … to remove the implant. Less common risks include infection, blood under the skin (hematoma), and abnormal scarring. …
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Smallpox

… is it diagnosed? If a doctor suspected a case of smallpox, blood and skin tests would be needed to confirm the … is it diagnosed? If a doctor suspected a case of smallpox, blood and skin tests would be needed to confirm the …