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… an emergency? If the police or RCMP orders you to evacuate your home or community, leave the area immediately. You are … people to assist you during an emergency. Give them keys to your home and add their contact information to a shared … PreparedBC: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc Canadian Red Cross: www.redcross.ca … …
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… Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pain Management On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why … reframe negative thoughts, you may be more able to care for yourself and handle life's challenges. You will feel better. … learn ways to respond to stress differently by calming your mind and body. Techniques may include meditation, yoga, …
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… Heart Failure Complications On this page: Overview Overview Even if you are treating your heart failure successfully, you may develop a … some can be extremely serious conditions. You can discuss your complications with your doctor and learn to take the …
Medications
… Ribavirin - Inhalation On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about …
Medical tests
… Electromyogram (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … much they are affected. These tests check to see how well your spinal nerves are working. They also check the nerves in your arms and legs. Why It Is Done You may need an EMG to …
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… PTSD and Suicide Thoughts On this page: Overview Overview With post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , your symptoms can be overwhelming. You may be thinking about harming yourself, or even thinking about suicide . Sometimes people …
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… Folate Deficiency Anemia On this page: … deficiency anemia is a blood problem that occurs when your body doesn't have enough folate (folic acid). This B vitamin helps your body make red blood cells , which carry oxygen. Without …
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… Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … with this disorder and they have symptoms, talk with your doctor about your risk for this abnormal heart rhythm. What are the …
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… Use in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) On this page: Overview Overview Post-traumatic … use disorder is a mental health condition. It affects your brain and behaviour. When you have this condition, it's very hard to control your use of substances. Substances include alcohol, drugs, …
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… Sputum Cytology On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … if the sputum sample is to be collected at home or in your doctor's office. Bronchoscopy sample Your doctor will tell you how soon before the procedure to …
