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… cool during the warm weather. If you are spending more time outdoors, you may increase your risk of getting injured from … Quick tips: Staying active in hot weather Exercise and air quality: Staying active during BC’s wildfire season For … fires, can affect your health and safety. Exposure to air pollution can irritate your lungs, which causes inflammation …
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… Make sure that all play equipment is safe, in good repair, and right for your child's age. Closely supervise all … stay in the shade or cover up with a hat and clothing when outdoors from 11 in the morning to 3 in the afternoon Have … that fully cover his or her body when outdoors. Monitor air pollution when planning to take your child outdoors. …
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… and 5 pm Pacific Time, Monday to Friday. Environmental Poor air quality can cause COPD or make symptoms worse. Breathing chemical fumes, dust, second-hand smoke or air pollution over a prolonged time may also damage the lungs. … air quality (HealthLinkBC File #65a) Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution (HealthLinkBC File #65e) Wildfires and …
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… bronchospasm. When you have an asthma attack, airflow to the lungs is reduced. During an attack, you may … lasts several hours. Examples include: Salbutamol (such as Airomir or Ventolin). Terbutaline (Bricanyl). You take your … and allergens when you can. Exercise indoors when air pollution levels are high. Wear a mask or scarf wrapped …
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… the home. For example, use sliding gates in front of stairs, and keep rubber bands and other small objects out of … stay in the shade or cover up with a hat and clothing when outdoors from 11 in the morning to 3 in the afternoon Have … that fully cover his or her body when outdoors. Monitor air pollution when planning to take your child outdoors. …
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… to breathe. It causes swelling and inflammation in the airways that lead to the lungs. When asthma flares up, the airways tighten and become narrower. This keeps the air from … Tobacco smoke can both cause asthma and make it worse. Pollution may make asthma worse. What are the symptoms? …
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… Helping your child stay safe and healthy Child safety: Air pollution Child safety: Bicycles and tricycles Child safety: … Safely giving over-the-counter medicines to children Safety outdoors in the cold for toddlers Sun safety for children …
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… in cities, because heat is trapped by tall buildings and air pollutants. Living alone. Not having cooling devices, such as fans or air-conditioning. Heat-Related Illnesses … in cities, because heat is trapped by tall buildings and air pollutants. Living alone. Not having cooling devices, …
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… influenza (flu), and sinus infections. Cigarette smoke, air pollution, and fumes from gas, oil, or kerosene heaters. … Many people have symptoms when they exercise. Dry, cold air. Medicines, such as aspirin or beta-blockers. Hormones, …
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… exercise. Avoid cigarette smoke and other triggers, such as air pollution. Use oxygen as my doctor recommends. Do breathing exercises to improve airflow and help keep my lungs clear. Find ways to conserve …
