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COPD Avoiding Your Triggers

… COPD: Avoiding Your Triggers Actionset Overview You can help reduce flare-ups of your COPD by learning what the triggers are and avoiding them. Pay attention to … colds, and influenza (flu). Wash your hands often. When people with COPD get the flu, it may turn into …

Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… HealthLink BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English What are biological contaminants? Biological contaminants … earth, cover it with plastic If there is high humidity in your home that cannot otherwise be controlled, use a … safety glasses or goggles and a KN-95 mask or better when you are cleaning. If the area is larger, it may require …

Residential hot tubs and pools Health and safety tips

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health concerns of hot tub and pool use? Hot … environment for bacteria to grow. These bacteria can make you sick with an infection or disease. Legionella bacteria … knowing which chemicals to add, and knowing how and when to safely add them. For more information on …

Preventing sexually transmitted infections STIs

… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) like … rim faces outward Put the condom on the end of the penis when it is hard, erect and before any sexual touching Pinch …

Sun safety for children

… children from sunburns and too much sun exposure, you can significantly reduce their risk of developing skin … the sun during the peak hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is when the sun is the strongest. When you are outside, look … or glass corrective lenses checked for UV protection. What are other risks? Skin cancer can develop in any skin …

Time for bed

… Vietnamese Just like adults, children need their sleep. When they do not sleep well, they can feel unhappy or … they are sleeping? Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related … crawl into bed with his daddy. Then he went for breakfast. What did he eat?” Small children love stories where they are …

COPD Avoiding Weight Loss

… Actionset Overview To avoid losing weight and muscle mass when you have COPD, you generally need to eat more foods that … fat and protein. Talk with your doctor or a dietitian about what foods you need to gain or maintain your weight. How can …

Restless Legs Syndrome Getting More Sleep

… Having a sleepless night now and then can be annoying. But when you have restless legs syndrome (RLS), going without sleep … workouts may make your symptoms worse. Try to figure out what level of exercise works for your symptoms and at what …

Stress Management Doing Progressive Muscle Relaxation

… Doing Progressive Muscle Relaxation Actionset Overview Have you ever had an aching back or pain in your neck when you were anxious or stressed? When you have anxiety or … them. Remember to lie down when you do this. Muscle group What to do Hands Clench them. Wrists and forearms Extend …

Drinking water chlorination facts

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is chlorine? Chlorine is a common element in nature, … common ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in your drinking water. Why is chlorine added to drinking … evidence that chlorine disinfectants are harmful to people when used in the small amount needed to disinfect drinking …