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… such as mountains or bodies of water. For example, air pollution can get trapped in … Air quality is also reported in the form of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides information about current air quality. It is …
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… symptoms. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #65b Indoor air quality: … windows closed. For more information, visit: HealthLinkBC File #65c Indoor air quality: … Combustion by-products Wildfires and your health (health feature) HealthLinkBC File #30a …
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… affects the surrounding trees, soil and vegetation, water quality may decline. During a … a community water system, your water supplier should check your water system and the quality … well or piping Water lines may need to be flushed and water supplies may need to be …
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… These by-products can also get inside your home from car exhaust coming in through a … detector Nitrogen dioxide (NO2): May irritate your eyes, nose, throat and lungs and cause … matter (PM, PM2.5, PM10): May irritate your eyes, nose and throat May lodge in the …
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… our homes release VOCs through off gassing. For example, formaldehyde, one of the most common VOCs, is … such as plywood, particleboard and glues. Formaldehyde can also be found in some drapes …
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… water should be measured daily, especially during periods of high use. Pool and hot tub … water should be measured daily, especially during periods of high use. Pool and hot tub …
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… and under beds. Mould often looks fuzzy or powdery and is usually light green to brown or … and under beds. Mould often looks fuzzy or powdery and is usually light green to brown or …
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… tried medicines for angina symptoms. Have had tests that showed that angioplasty might help … to have an angiogram. Depending on what that test finds, an angioplasty can sometimes be … might you have angioplasty? You may have had tests such as an exercise stress test or a …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… one of four courses: Clinically isolated syndrome. The symptoms last for 24 hours or … one of four courses: Clinically isolated syndrome. The symptoms last for 24 hours or … one of four courses: Clinically isolated syndrome. The symptoms last for 24 hours or …
