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… and air fresheners Dry cleaning fluid Paints, lacquers, varnishes and hobby supplies Copying … and air fresheners Dry cleaning fluid Paints, lacquers, varnishes and hobby supplies Copying …
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… manufacturer’s instructions tell you to Ozone generators, a type of air cleaner, should not … nd%20Manuals/Health-Environment/BCCDC_WildFire_FactSheet_PortableAirCleaners.pdf (PDF, … nd%20Manuals/Health-Environment/BCCDC_WildFire_FactSheet_PortableAirCleaners.pdf (PDF, 1.17MB) …
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… of common air pollutants, including sulphur dioxide, are monitored at fixed locations … fine particulate matter, ozone and nitrogen dioxide. The AQHI only provides information on … is used or is a by-product have the greatest exposure. People who live near these …
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… stoves, furnaces, gas ranges, gas heaters, generators, fireplaces, vehicle exhaust, … th-canada/services/publications/healthy-living/factsheet-cooking-and-indoor-air-quality.html … th-canada/services/publications/healthy-living/factsheet-cooking-and-indoor-air-quality.html …
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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 … For more information Health Canada - Air Quality BC Lung Foundation - Air Quality or …
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… nd%20Manuals/Health-Environment/BCCDC_WildFire_FactSheet_FaceMasks.pdf Outdoor sources of PM … nd%20Manuals/Health-Environment/BCCDC_WildFire_FactSheet_FaceMasks.pdf Outdoor sources of PM …
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… 49f Wildfires can impact water sources used for our drinking water. For example: nearby streams, … Wildfire smoke can have a harmful effect on your body. Drinking lots of water helps reduce …
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… from a nearby industrial plant could cause allergies, cancer, or other problems. Certain … active role in managing a health condition. Allergies: Avoiding Indoor Triggers Indoor Air … such as moulds may increase the risk of allergies or asthma. footnote 3 When modern …
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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 …
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… infections, such as severe skin rashes, eye and ear infections, or pneumonia Other … for at least 48 hours. If you have an outdoor pool or hot tub that is exposed to … to water and not water to chemicals. Follow safety instructions on the product label and …