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… amount of common air pollutants, including sulphur dioxide, are monitored at fixed locations … The AQHI only provides information on sulphur dioxide in B.C. communities with …
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… Surgery Overview A carbon dioxide (CO2) laser beam is used to: Destroy … done during the procedure. If you have carbon dioxide laser treatment, you will have regular … need to have them done. Why It Is Done Carbon dioxide laser treatment is done when: Abnormal …
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… as a source of heat, may produce nitrogen dioxide, which can cause respiratory problems. … can produce carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide. These gases can harm your health. … cigarettes and space heaters. Nitrogen dioxide When mixed with other particles in the …
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… include: Carbon monoxide (CO) Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) Particulate matter (PM, PM2.5, PM10) Carbon dioxide (CO2) Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Water vapor Hydrocarbons … (PM, PM 2.5 , PM 10 ) Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) Sulphur dioxide (SO 2 ) Water vapor …
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Overview Acid products include toilet cleaners, battery acid, bleach, chemicals used in industry for crystal etching, and chemicals that are added to gas. Acid solids and liquids can cause injury, …
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Overview Note : If a chemical has been swallowed that may be a poison or may cause burning in the throat and esophagus , call your local Poison Control Centre immediately for information on …
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Check Your Symptoms Overview Most burns are minor injuries that occur at home or work. It's common to get a minor burn from hot water, a curling iron, or touching a hot stove. Home treatment is …
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Overview Some minerals are essential to your health. Essential minerals are sometimes divided into major minerals (macrominerals) and trace minerals (microminerals). Trace minerals are needed in …
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Treatment Overview Glucosamine and chondroitin are part of normal cartilage . Cartilage acts as a cushion between the bones in a joint. These supplements come in tablet, capsule, powder, or liquid …
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… (smoker's cough). The oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange The lungs are where the blood … the body and where it disposes of carbon dioxide that is a by-product of the body … bullae do not exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide like normal lung tissue. Also, the …
