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… are on a community water system, your water supplier should check your water system and the quality of your drinking … well or surface water source (e.g. lake), you should check to make sure your system still works properly. A … into drinking water sources is very small, and levels drop quickly over time. Foams typically get burned-off when used …
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… Children and Teenagers Active Physical Activity in Winter Quick Tips: Getting Active as a Family Quick Tips: Staying Active in Cold Weather Quit smoking As …
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… an exercise bicycle. Spirometry measures how much and how quickly you can breathe air in and out. An exercise … test An inhalation challenge test measures how much and how quickly you can breathe air in and out before and after … an exercise bicycle. Spirometry measures how much and how quickly you can breathe air in and out. An exercise …
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… the latest health alerts in your area, call 8-1-1 and find quick links to emergency contacts using the BC Health … for the deaf and hard of hearing. Is this an emergency? Quickly access local emergency numbers, including 9-1-1 and …
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… it can be used with daily controller medicines or with quick-relief medicine during an attack or flare-up. A … Asthma in Children Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Inhaled Quick-Relief Medicines for Asthma Current as of: … it can be used with daily controller medicines or with quick-relief medicine during an attack or flare-up. A …
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… grams a day for men and 21 grams a day for women. Use the Nutrition Facts label to find out the fat, carbohydrate, and … 1 Visit www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/healthy-eating/d… to learn how to calculate your … 1 Visit www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/healthy-eating/d… to learn how to calculate your …
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… Limit alcohol. Alcohol provides a lot of calories and no nutritional benefit. Make mealtimes pleasant. A meal is more … Limit alcohol. Alcohol provides a lot of calories and no nutritional benefit. Make mealtimes pleasant. A meal is more …
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… small amounts of food. This will help you to get enough nutrition. How can you prevent it? To prevent salmonellosis: … small amounts of food. This will help you to get enough nutrition. How can you prevent it? To prevent salmonellosis: …
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… much worse, it's called a COPD exacerbation, or a flare-up. Quick treatment at home may help you manage a flare-up. … with or without mucus Medicines not helping symptoms Using quick-relief medicines more often Have a fever Have less … than usual Other symptoms: Stay calm and don't panic. Take quick-relief medicines as directed by my doctor. Keep taking …
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… If wheezing or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called … which you should use if your breathing suddenly worsens (quick-relief drugs). Ask your doctor ahead of time what you … waking up at night with trouble breathing, if you use your quick-relief inhaler more often, or if your quick-relief …
