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… On this page: Beat the heat Featured topics Beat the heat Temperatures during the summer in British Columbia can … or forest fires, can affect your health and safety. Exposure to air pollution can irritate your lungs, which …
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… to sunlight. Sunscreen, protective clothing, limited exposure to sunlight, dark skin, and age may prevent getting … Store vitamin D products (except alfacalcidol) at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in … Store vitamin D products (except alfacalcidol) at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in …
Medications
… medications (such as pain/fever drugs or cough-and-cold products). Check the labels on all your medicines to … is used to temporarily treat symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies, or other breathing illnesses (such as … Do not double the dose to catch up. Storage Store room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in …
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… congestion, and stuffy nose symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies, hay fever, or other breathing … a lot of mucus, unless directed by your doctor. Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in … Do not double the dose to catch up. Storage Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in …
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… taking vitamin B. They do not prevent bites. Sun and heat exposure Many travellers underestimate the sun's strength … Tell your doctor the regions you visited and about any exposure to disease. It's important to be aware of other … taking vitamin B. They do not prevent bites. Sun and heat exposure Many travellers underestimate the sun's strength …
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… tests. You will be asked about your symptoms and any recent exposure to latex. The doctor may also ask a lot of … skin tests. These can detect an adverse reaction to latex exposure. Glove-use tests and skin tests should always be … tests. You will be asked about your symptoms and any recent exposure to latex. The doctor may also ask a lot of …
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… of hydrogen peroxide mixed with an equal amount of room-temperature water. Place 2 drops of the fluid, warmed to … twice a day for up to 5 days. Be sure to warm the fluid. Cold fluid can cause pain and dizziness. Remove the wax. … Medicines to Children More self-care Ear Examination Using Cold and Heat Therapies Preparing For Your Appointment You …
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… pressure over the facial sinuses . Sinusitis can follow a cold, or it may be caused by allergies, asthma, or air … cases the time frame can vary up to several hours after exposure. Do not ignore early symptoms. When a reaction … Information Allergic Reaction Burns and Electric Shock Cold Temperature Exposure Eye Injuries Headaches Insect Bites and …
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… (CO): Reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. Acute exposure may cause tiredness, headaches, nausea, flu-like … it may cause chest pain High levels of carbon monoxide exposure can cause loss of consciousness and death. This gas … risk of experiencing health effects from nitrogen dioxide exposure Particulate matter (PM, PM2.5, PM10): May irritate …
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… can develop as soon as 7 days or as long as 19 days after exposure. You may mistake a severe chickenpox rash for a … would look at the rash and ask about symptoms and possible exposure to the disease. How is smallpox treated? There is … that aren't as severe. Getting a shot 4 to 7 days after exposure may also help. footnote 1 People who have very …
