4263 results found
Health topics
… Preventing Choking On this page: Overview Related … Messenger MD - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine … Preventing Choking …
Health topics
… Practicing breathing techniques for labour Last updated August 11, 2013 Certain kinds of breathing can help you feel more relaxed during labour. Here … position, or have a sip of fluid as desired Short breath holding During the second stage of labour, you may feel the …
Health features
… Seniors' falls can be prevented (HealthLinkBC File #78) Preventing falls in older adults Child safety: Preventing falls Transportation Take precautions when … see: BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit: Poisoning Preventing poisoning in young children Water safety Learn …
HealthLinkBC files
Health topics
Health topics
… Stress Management: Breathing Exercises On this page: Overview Overview The way you breathe affects your whole body. Full, deep breathing is a good way to reduce tension, feel relaxed, and …
Medical tests
… Self-Test for Breath Alcohol On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A breath alcohol test is an estimate of your blood alcohol … The test measures the amount of alcohol in the air that you breathe out (exhale). You can measure your own breath …
Health topics
… Breathing Problems: Using a Nebulizer Actionset Overview A … is a tool that delivers liquid medicine as a fine mist. You breathe in the medicine through a mouthpiece or face mask. … sends the medicine directly to your airways and lungs. You breathe in the medicine for a few minutes. Why is a …
Health topics
… Oral Breathing Devices for Snoring On this page: Overview Related … is called a mandibular repositioning device . Some oral breathing devices supply electrical stimulation to the … from collapsing when you sleep. Research shows that oral breathing devices can reduce snoring. footnote 1 Possible …
Health topics
… Asthma: Symptoms of Difficulty Breathing On this page: Overview … have asthma, it's important to know the symptoms of trouble breathing. Follow your asthma action plan to know what to do. When you have trouble breathing, your symptoms may be mild, moderate, or severe. …
