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… internal bleeding. HUS can be especially harmful for young children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems … makes a toxic gas that causes serious breathing problems, choking and potentially death. Cook whole or mechanically …
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… On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … This can suddenly put more pressure on blood vessels. Prevention There are things you can do to help prevent … hemorrhoids can be very painful. Internal hemorrhoids Small internal hemorrhoids may not grow larger if bowel …
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… (HealthLinkBC File #30a) Help lines Individual, family and small group counselling is available to people of all ages … patch or gum Prescription smoking cessation medications BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre Provides … available seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Overdose Prevention and Response in B.C. Provides services and …
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… Bulimia Nervosa Cervical Cell Changes on a Pap Test Choking Rescue Procedure: Heimlich Manoeuvre Cocaine Cold … Support Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) Heatstroke Prevention: Acclimating to the Heat Heroin How Birth Control … Bulimia Nervosa Cervical Cell Changes on a Pap Test Choking Rescue Procedure: Heimlich Manoeuvre Cocaine Cold …
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… makes it easier to use. You can prick any finger. Test a small sample of your blood. slide 9 of 11 < Prev Next > slide 9 of 11, Test a small sample of your blood., Touch the drop of blood with … different device. Some blood sugar meters need only a very small amount of blood. Use a different lancet. Some lancet …
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… Zone Asthma Action Plan: Yellow Zone Asthma Diary Asthma in Children: Knowing How Bad an Attack Is Asthma in Teenagers … Patterns Child Who Is Overweight: Medical Evaluation Choking Rescue Procedure: Heimlich Manoeuvre Cholesterol in … Patterns Child Who Is Overweight: Medical Evaluation Choking Rescue Procedure: Heimlich Manoeuvre Cholesterol in …
Medical tests
… Indirect laryngoscopy is done in a doctor's office using a small hand mirror held at the back of the throat. Your … a laryngoscopy or until you are able to swallow without choking. You can then start with sips of water. When you … a laryngoscopy or until you are able to swallow without choking. You can then start with sips of water. When you …
Medical tests
… during the test. In some cases, your doctor can insert small tools through the scope to: Take a sample of tissue ( … no longer numb. You will need to be able to swallow without choking. You can then eat and drink normally. If your doctor … no longer numb. You will need to be able to swallow without choking. You can then eat and drink normally. If your doctor …
Medications
… on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dosage is also based on age and weight. … and increase your risk of swallowing the wrong way or choking. Do not chew gum or eat for 1 hour after using this … and increase your risk of swallowing the wrong way or choking. Do not chew gum or eat for 1 hour after using this …
HealthLinkBC files
… September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English Document … provided by families, usually by a spouse, partner or adult children. Families may help an aging parent or spouse with … can be prevented or slowed down. Couples can often make small changes in their home and support services as they …
