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… testing for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51b Download PDF Document English … What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when … washing: Help stop the spread of germs Learn How to get a good sputum sample for your tuberculosis test on BCCDC’s …
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… this page: Overview Overview Your risk for colorectal cancer gets higher as you get … Information Colon Polyps Colonoscopy Colorectal Cancer Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… inflammation in your lungs. Quick-relief medicines are used when you can't prevent symptoms and need to treat them … inhaler. Many people will only find relief and get good control over their asthma by using daily controller … 904–912. Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… Asthma: Overuse of Quick-Relief Medicines On this page: Overview Related … often may mean that your symptoms and inflammation are not well controlled. Asthma in Children … for Asthma Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… Menus Protein is found in many foods and is needed to keep you healthy. The amount of protein you need is based on your … Protein(g) Lunch Dinner Evening Snack Fortified soy beverage 250 mL (1 cup) 7 Blueberries 250 mL (1 cup) 1 Whole …
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… It also helps improve or restore your fitness level and how well you function. The goal is to make daily tasks and … program so you can do it at home. The therapist also may use manual therapy , education, and techniques such as heat, … Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Many foot problems—such as bunions , calluses and corns , or hammer, claw, or mallet toes —will not … problems. Lace up rather than slip on. Athletic shoes are a good choice. Have a rigid yet cushioned heel counter that … Deformities Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… against the person's belly, just above the belly button but well below the breastbone. Grasp your fist with the other … hand. Give a quick upward thrust into the belly. This may cause the object to pop out. You may need to use more force … Manoeuvre Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Intermittent catheterization programs (ICPs) are often used when you have the ability to use a catheter yourself or someone … in Men Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… may not be able to get vaccines, or vaccines don't work well for them. Their only protection is for others to get … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
