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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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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 area or community to the next and from one hour to …
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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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… 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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65c What are combustion by-products? Combustion (burning) by-products are gases and small particles. They are produced when fuels such as oil, gas, kerosene, wood, coal and propane are incompletely …
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… agents and air fresheners Dry cleaning fluid Paints, lacquers, varnishes and hobby … depend on the concentration and length of exposure to the chemicals. VOCs include a … agents and air fresheners Dry cleaning fluid Paints, lacquers, varnishes and hobby …
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… might help: Improve your air quality by getting rid of the source of pollution. Don't allow … or workplace products used to control rodents, insects, and termites; and from …
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… at different times of the year. Learning what triggers your allergy symptoms will help you manage and … supply stores. Related Information Allergies: Avoiding Indoor Triggers Credits Current as …
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65b What are biological contaminants? Biological contaminants are living things or produced by living things. They include mould, house dust, bacteria, viruses, animal dander, cat saliva, pollen, …
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… 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 … is a condition where large amounts of air are swallowed. It occurs most often in people who …
