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… Overview Swallowing air may cause bloating, burping, gas, and abdominal pain. Swallowed air that is not released by burping … to burp your baby during and after feeding. Swallowed air may cause a baby to be upset and …
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… swallow food, liquid, or an object, what is swallowed passes from your mouth through your … your ( esophagus ), and into your stomach. A swallowed object will usually pass through the … when a person: Has signs of choking (complete airway obstruction). When the windpipe is …
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… 65a Why is indoor air quality important? People spend up to 90 … at home, school and work. Poor indoor air quality may cause headaches, tiredness, … asthma symptoms could get worse. Poor indoor air quality is caused by indoor air pollution, …
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… 65f How is air quality determined? Air quality is determined by the concentrations of pollutants in the air. Air quality can vary greatly from one …
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… aids, and computer games. They are easily swallowed by children. These batteries, which … contain corrosive fluids, can come apart when swallowed and quickly damage tissue. Some … of tissue in the upper digestive tract when swallowed. Damage can occur rapidly and is …
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… nausea, flu-like symptoms, dizziness, impaired vision and confusion If you have heart … can be monitored to ensure enough fresh air gets into a room or building Although … will help limit health concerns. Using an air cleaner may further improve air quality. …
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… 65e Air quality is determined by the concentrations of pollutants in the air. Air quality can vary greatly from one area or …
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… by many indoor sources. They contribute to air pollution within enclosed spaces. … of most VOCs are higher in indoor air than outdoor air. These gases at high levels can impact …
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… spread by releasing tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by … moulds to grow? High humidity or indoor air moisture levels cause mould growth. For … areas, mould may grow where there is less air flow, like behind couches and under beds. …
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… sensitive to the harmful effects of air pollution. That's because they breathe … it can cause permanent damage. Check the air quality health index. This index is often … nada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/air-qualit… to find it. Go outside early in …
