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… also reported in the form of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides … quality for the next 36 hours. The level of health risk is provided on a scale of 1 to 10 … throat and eyes Symptoms may be worse in cold weather, which can also cause the airways …
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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: … Wildfires and your health (health feature) HealthLinkBC File #30a The harmful effects of …
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… disinfect tap water. Boil or use disinfection tablets until the water source can be assessed … disinfect tap water. Boil or use disinfection tablets until the water source can be assessed …
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… coming in through a garage. What are some health concerns of combustion by-products? … you may be at higher risk of experiencing health effects from nitrogen dioxide exposure … present What can I do to prevent or limit health concerns? Controlling the source, …
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… can impact both indoor air quality and human health. Where do VOCs come from? Many products … decrease as the product ages. What are some health concerns caused by VOCs? The health effects caused by VOCs depend on the …
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… 27b Health concerns of hot tubs and pools Hot tubs … sores or bandages. If you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, you should not go … and pools, contact your local environmental health office, or your local pool and hot tub …
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… bedding and soft furnishings. People with allergies should leave the room during … settles. If someone in the house suffers from allergies, you can consider buying a vacuum … bedding and soft furnishings. People with allergies should leave the room during …
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… lifestyle includes eating a healthy diet, not smoking, staying at a healthy weight, and … Your doctor may ask you to: Stop smoking. Quitting smoking can greatly lower your chance … Your doctor may ask you to: Stop smoking. Quitting smoking can greatly lower your chance …
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… surgery along with medical therapy (a heart-healthy lifestyle and medicines). Don't have … other health problems, and not smoking. A cardiac rehab program can help you have a … Information (e.g. cross-references to other topics, definitions or medical illustrations) …
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… Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply … your doctor about them. Multiple Sclerosis: Should I Start Taking Medicines for MS? 1 Get … problems such as stomach ulcers, problems sleeping, and high blood pressure. Personal …
