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… if you breathe in asbestos fibers that are released into the air. When you inhale large … but are actually mineral or fibreglass-based insulation materials. They are unlikely … but are actually mineral or fibreglass-based insulation materials. They are unlikely …
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… since the 1970s, but some remain in drinking water systems across Canada. As … . How can asbestos get into my drinking water? Asbestos may get into water …
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… 20 What are the health hazards after a flood? Anyone who has … the water is safe. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . If … on how to disinfect your drinking water see HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking …
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… are exposed to second-hand smoke during pregnancy have a higher risk for health … has been associated with miscarriage , fetal death, and early childhood cancers such … infancy as a predictor of potential asthma development. Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and …
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… Recurring respiratory infections, such as pneumonia. If lung cancer spreads, there may … obstruction). Recurrent infections, such as pneumonia . Pericardial effusion, which is the … when you breathe deeply. Develop symptoms of pneumonia, such as shortness of breath, cough, …
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… quality: Combustion by-products Wildfires and your health (health feature) HealthLinkBC File … dust mites, pollen and animal dander. Clean heating ducts and change furnace, humidifier … dust mites, pollen and animal dander. Clean heating ducts and change furnace, humidifier …
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… lung when you were having a chest X-ray or CT scan. To diagnose the cause of nodules, your … your past health. Look at your X-rays or CT scan to find out the size, shape, location, … or an infection might be the cause. A PET scan. It can help find out if the nodule might …
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… vaccine, which may prevent anal cancer and oral cancer. If you are age 27 to 45 and have … Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer Lung Cancer Oral Cancer Ovarian Cancer Prostate Cancer … vaccine, which may prevent anal cancer and oral cancer. If you are age 27 to 45 and have …
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… Skin Cancer: Comparing Treatments Oral Cancer Orchiectomy Orchiectomy for … Skin Cancer: Comparing Treatments Oral Cancer Orchiectomy Orchiectomy for …
