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… drinking water. Wildfire smoke can have a harmful effect on your body. Drinking lots of water helps reduce inflammation … works properly. A wildfire could cause it to lose power, pressure or integrity. Any of these issues could contaminate … over: More debris in water reservoirs, causing damage and higher maintenance costs More algal blooms in reservoirs, …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … bruising/bleeding This medication may increase the risk of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Symptoms of high blood sugar …
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… after a chest injury, it is important to determine whether your pain might be caused by a heart problem. If you do not … that organs inside the chest, such as the lungs, heart, or blood vessels, have been damaged. Other symptoms often … Minor injuries often do not require a visit to a doctor. Home treatment can relieve the pain and discomfort. Rib …
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… Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles , which … under a microscope. A scalp sample is also sometimes taken. Blood tests. This includes testing for a specific condition, … under a microscope. A scalp sample is also sometimes taken. Blood tests. This includes testing for a specific condition, …
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… doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: high blood pressure bone loss (osteoporosis) depression diabetes eye …
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… disease? Infection occurs when you breathe TB bacteria into your lungs and your body's defences stop the bacteria from … need further TB testing. Further testing could include a TB blood test, chest x-ray or sputum collection. A chest x-ray … care provider will ask you to wear a mask and stay at home to decrease the risk of spreading the disease. This is …
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… Alcohol has both immediate and long-term effects on your body, including an increased risk of injuries and … affects the body The alcohol you drink moves into the bloodstream from the stomach and small intestine. The amount … in the blood is called Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). The higher your blood alcohol level, the greater the slow-down …
Medical tests
… very little chloride. People with cystic fibrosis have a high level of chloride in their sweat. During the sweat test … to sweat is applied to the skin (usually on the arm or thigh). The sweat is then collected and the amount of … test can be done at any age. It may be done as soon as your baby is 10 days old, but it is often done when a baby …
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… some basics about safety. As a parent, you can't protect your child from every injury. But you can help your child … Don't let your child ignore or "play through" it. Avoid high-risk activities. Some activities are so high-risk that child health experts warn strongly against …
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… If you are going to be travelling, make sure to discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic … sharing. In rare instances, it can be spread by infected blood products. Hepatitis B can cause permanent liver … visitors staying one month or longer in areas with a high risk of rabies. Examples include parts of Latin …
