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… Substance use can be viewed on a spectrum with varying stages of benefit and harm. There can be risks associated with … Substance use can also lead to addiction. Anyone, at any age or any stage of their life can experience problematic or risky use of …
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… October 24, 2024 Download PDF: Document English On this page: Introduction What is vaping? Youth and vaping Laws and … products. While legal for sale in B.C. to anyone over the age of 19,  vapour products and other electronic cigarettes … still exposes users to chemicals that can cause lung damage. Vaping could also expose users to nicotine, which is …
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… Treating Low Blood Sugar On this page: Overview Overview Follow these … include sweating, trembling, trouble concentrating, light-headedness, confusion, and lack of coordination. Be aware … person can swallow. If the person is lying down, lift their head so it will be easier for them to swallow. Give the …
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… Easier to Wear a Mask to Help Prevent Infections On this page: Overview Overview Why is it important to wear a mask? … If it feels better, wear a mask that fits around your head rather than hooking behind your ears. Or use disposable … If it feels better, wear a mask that fits around your head rather than hooking behind your ears. Or use disposable …
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… Cleft Palate On this page: … and cleft lip are the most common birth defects of the head and neck. Until a cleft palate is treated with surgery, … and cleft lip are the most common birth defects of the head and neck. Until a cleft palate is treated with surgery, …
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… Throat Culture On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … antibiotics. How It Is Done You will be asked to tilt your head back and open your mouth as wide as you can. Your … antibiotics. How It Is Done You will be asked to tilt your head back and open your mouth as wide as you can. Your …
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… Bunion Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … time. Surgeries include: Removal of part of the metatarsal head. (It's the part of the foot that is bulging out.) This … time. Surgeries include: Removal of part of the metatarsal head. (It's the part of the foot that is bulging out.) This …
Medical tests
… Biophysical Profile (BPP) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … examination table. If you become short of breath or light-headed while lying on your back, say so. The technician can … examination table. If you become short of breath or light-headed while lying on your back, say so. The technician can …
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… Breastfeeding: Planning Ahead Actionset Overview The foundation for breastfeeding is … in the first few weeks after delivery. Planning ahead for breastfeeding can help you build a good … before you deliver allows you time to think about how to manage the daily logistics of breastfeeding before you become …
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… Gastroenteritis in Adults and Older Children On this page: What … fast breathing and heartbeat; feeling very dizzy or light-headed; and not feeling or acting alert. You think you may … fast breathing and heartbeat; feeling very dizzy or light-headed; and not feeling or acting alert. You think you may …