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… indoors. Don't place power generators or pressure washers near windows or doors of your … indoors. Don't place power generators or pressure washers near windows or doors of your …
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… period can cause severe heart problems and brain damage. See a doctor if: You often are … period can cause severe heart problems and brain damage. See a doctor if: You often are …
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Treatment Overview The purpose of oxygen therapy for the treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning is to reduce the amount of carbon monoxide in the blood and restore the oxygen level to normal as …
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Overview If you have a possible poisoning emergency, call 9-1-1 or your local provincial Poison Control Centre immediately. Many of the items in our homes can be poisonous to children—household …
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Overview Exposure to indoor air pollutants can cause respiratory problems, such as asthma attacks. It can also cause diseases, such as lung cancer. Pollutants include smoke, pet dander, radon , …
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Download PDF: Document English Fall means cooler weather, shorter days, the start of cold and flu season, and a return to school for kids. Our children are back in school or daycare, which can mean …
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… or garden. Related Information Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Preventing Falls in Older … or garden. Related Information Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Preventing Falls in Older …
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… who has not taken opioids. If a person has a physical tolerance to opioids, high doses of … who has not taken opioids. If a person has a physical tolerance to opioids, high doses of …
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… first aid Courses on basic first aid, baby safety and home safety are available through community … baby and after sneezing, coughing, using the bathroom or handling diapers or pets. Make …
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… Actionset Overview When blood pressure is high, it starts to damage … because there are usually no symptoms. A home blood pressure monitor makes it easy to … blood pressure. Empty your bladder before the test. Sit with your back straight, such as on …
