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… system weakened by disease or medical treatment Have had a blood transfusion or received other blood products within the past 12 months Have active …
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… elemental mercury. This includes some (older) thermometers, blood pressure devices, thermostats, barometers and … of mercury vapours. The vapours are then absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs and distributed throughout the … short period of time (such as from a spill of mercury in a blood pressure device), the lungs and airways can become …
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… forcefully, like when a finger gets caught in a drawer. A blood blister may form if tiny blood vessels are damaged. Infection can cause either a … they may be caused by a prescription or an over-the-counter medicine or ointment, such as antibiotics or pain …
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… getting worse. You cough up large amounts of bright red blood. Call your doctor immediately or go to the emergency … diagnosed with COPD and you: Cough up a moderate amount of blood (more than a few tablespoons). Have shortness of … that symptoms are from COPD. You cough up any amount of blood. You feel sad, anxious, or hopeless for more than a …
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… could get an infection in the area where cuts were made. A blood clot can form and block blood flow in the lung ( pulmonary embolism ). You may not … better. Examples are: Heart disease. Type 2 diabetes. High blood pressure. High cholesterol and triglycerides. Sleep …
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… of your heart (the ventricles) aren't able to pump as much blood as your body needs. Sometimes, the ventricles also … pump at the same time. This can help the heart pump blood better. The pacemaker connects to three thin wires, … IV. Your ejection fraction. This is a measure of how much blood your left ventricle pumps. A normal ejection fraction …
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… and symptoms and do a physical examination. You may get blood tests to rule out other causes of your symptoms. You … The doctor will listen to your heart and check your blood pressure. You may get blood tests to check for other causes of your symptoms. The …
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… it lowers your risk for falls, heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure, and some cancers. If you already have one or … You Have Young Children Fitness: Using a Pedometer, Step Counter, or Wearable Device Fitness: Walking for Wellness … shorten your life, including: Coronary artery disease. High blood pressure. Type 2 diabetes. Some cancers. If you …
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… Protection Act ( https://bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/01009_01 ). You should contact your local … Chemical testing should be done when well construction is complete and continued annually. The most common chemicals …
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… household food (including cereal boxes or fruit on the counter), or burrows in the soil outside. When your house is … and remove all bait stations once pest control has been completed If you are unable to control rodents on your own, … Clean floors, carpets, clothing and bedding, and disinfect counter-tops, cabinets and drawers that have been in contact …
