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… Indoor air quality: Mould and other biological contaminants Last … moulds? Moulds are fungi, naturally found both indoors and outdoors. Except for yeasts, which reproduce by budding, moulds spread by releasing tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and …
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… Illness On this page: Overview Health Tools Indoor Air Pollutants Preventing Health Problems From Indoor Pollutants Outdoor Air Pollutants Water Pollution Other Chemicals in Our Environment When to Call a …
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… The smoke from wildfires can affect the quality of the air, a power outage may spoil your food or you may have to … application Metro Vancouver: AirMap Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution (HealthLinkBC File #65e) For air quality …
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… medicines boost your chances of quitting for good. Avoid outdoor lung irritants such as air pollution. Try to stay inside with your windows closed when …
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… bronchitis (say "bron-KY-tus"). In chronic bronchitis, the airways that carry air to the lungs ( bronchial tubes ) get … you at risk include breathing chemical fumes, dust, or air pollution over a long period of time. Second-hand smoke also … that may irritate your lungs , such as indoor and outdoor air pollution, smog, cold dry air, hot humid air, …
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… Black Lung Disease Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Child Safety: Air Pollution Controlling Indoor Mould Environmental Illness … Allergies: Avoiding Indoor Triggers Allergies: Avoiding Outdoor Triggers Current as of: March 2, 2023 Author: …
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… or liquid bleach mixed with water. Try to keep your house aired out and dry. Avoid indoor air pollution. Polluted air doesn't cause allergies, but it can … into your home. Allergies: Avoiding Outdoor Triggers Controlling Dust, Dust Mites, and Other …
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… is asthma? Asthma causes swelling and inflammation in the airways that lead to your lungs. When asthma flares up, the … gets asthma. And not everyone with asthma has allergies. Pollution may cause asthma or make it worse. What are the … the activity so you can avoid an attack. Avoid exercising outdoors in cold weather. If you are outdoors in cold …
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… What are the symptoms? When you have an asthma attack, airflow to the lungs is reduced. During an asthma attack: It … cause an asthma attack too, such as: Cigarette smoke, air pollution, and chemicals. A cold, influenza (flu), or … not to exercise outside when it's cold and dry. If you're outdoors in cold weather, wear a scarf around your face and …
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… chronic condition causing swelling and inflammation of the airways. Asthma may present with one or more respiratory … (HealthLinkBC File Number #65a) Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution (HealthLinkBC File #65e) Tips for reducing indoor …
