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… precautions when handling deteriorating pipes to protect your health against inhaling asbestos that is released into … from asbestos-cement pipes is not considered a risk to your health. While it is also possible that water droplets … drinking, contact the local environmental health officer at your health authority: First Nations Health Authority …
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… some vitamin K every day for good health. Vitamin K helps your blood to clot when you are bleeding. People who take …
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… called dysphagia. It is usually a sign of a problem with your throat or esophagus —the muscular tube that moves food … this treatment, a device is placed down your esophagus to carefully expand any narrow areas of your esophagus. You may … this treatment, a device is placed down your esophagus to carefully expand any narrow areas of your esophagus. You may …
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… Overview Have you ever had an aching back or pain in your neck when you were anxious or stressed? When you have anxiety or stress in your life, one of the ways your body responds is with muscle tension. Progressive …
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… activities. If you have heart failure , you may find that your symptoms make it difficult to do things like cook, … you should not drive if you are experiencing confusion or taking prescription pain drugs. If you have had a serious … you should not drive if you are experiencing confusion or taking prescription pain drugs. If you have had a serious …
Medical tests
… Overview A chloride test measures the level of chloride in your blood or urine. Chloride is one of the most important … It helps keep the amount of fluid inside and outside of your cells in balance. It also helps maintain proper blood volume, blood pressure, and pH of your body fluids. Tests for sodium, potassium, and …
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… hard. Instead of telling others how you feel, you may keep your feelings bottled up. But talking with a therapist can … because each time you talk about the past, you become less scared and sensitive to the memories. This may be hard at … because each time you talk about the past, you become less scared and sensitive to the memories. This may be hard at …
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… is an eye examination to look at the front part of your eye (anterior chamber) between the cornea and the iris … to see whether the area where fluid drains out of your eye (called the drainage angle ) is open or closed. It … often done during a regular eye examination, depending on your age and whether you are at high risk for glaucoma . …
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… this page: Overview Overview Your immunity protects both you and your unborn baby (fetus). After you have been immunized … (vaccinated) against or infected by a virus or bacteria, your body forms an immunity to it. Full immunity can protect …
