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… November 1, 2021 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by shortness of breath, fatigue, … and increased use of healthcare resources. Most people with COPD are as much as 50% less active than healthy peers and … activity and exercise together with medications can improve COPD symptoms, exercise capacity and quality of life and …
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… height and weight using a growth chart. Puberty is when sex characteristics begin to develop. Pubic hair grows. In … you learn more about your child's world. How to talk about sex. Approach the subject before the information is needed. … one time. Be aware that children have easy online access to sexual content and pornography. Monitor and discuss your …
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… such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . A person who has asthma or COPD has a lower FEV1 result than a healthy person. See how … such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . A person who has asthma or COPD has a lower FEV1 …
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… problems, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), other long-term breathing problems (such as asthma or … develop if you have a long-term (chronic) disease, such as: COPD. Asthma. Cystic fibrosis. Heart failure. Treatment for … condition hasn't gotten better in 14 to 21 days. You have COPD, asthma, cystic fibrosis, or heart failure. Compare …
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… visit HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun safety for children Safe sex Always use a condom for sexual intercourse. Condoms cannot prevent every case of sexually transmitted infections, but they can reduce the …
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… in people who have other health problems such as asthma or COPD . Complications can include pneumonia and repeated … adults, and people who have lung disease (such as asthma or COPD ) or other health problems. How is acute bronchitis … heart or lung disease (such as heart failure, asthma, or COPD ) or another serious health problem, talk to your …
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… Counselling for Sexual Problems On this page: Overview Overview Sex therapy involves talking with a counsellor who is trained to help with sexual problems. This type of therapy may help you approach …
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… "kluh-MID-ee-uh") is a bacterial infection spread through sexual contact. It usually infects the urethra or the … from one partner to another through different types of sexual contact. This includes vaginal, anal, or oral sex. If you're pregnant and infected, you can pass it to …
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… gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is an infection that is spread through sexual contact. It most often infects the reproductive … of bacteria. It can be spread during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. If you're pregnant and infected, you can pass it to … (PID). Symptoms can include lower belly pain, pain during sex, vaginal bleeding, and a fever. You can spread gonorrhea …
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… High-Risk Sexual Behaviour On this page: Overview Overview High-risk sexual behaviour puts people at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) , unplanned …
