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… also reported in the form of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides … quality for the next 36 hours. The level of health risk is provided on a scale of 1 to 10 … throat and eyes Symptoms may be worse in cold weather, which can also cause the airways …
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… can return to normal activity within a week. Recovery time will depend on how much was done … can return to normal activity within a week. Recovery time will depend on how much was done …
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… may be like those you can get with other conditions. Examples are: Headache. Fever and … or worsen health problems including cancer, asthma, coronary artery disease, and … especially for people with respiratory illnesses. Problems include: Irritation of the …
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… coming in through a garage. What are some health concerns of combustion by-products? … you may be at higher risk of experiencing health effects from nitrogen dioxide exposure … present What can I do to prevent or limit health concerns? Controlling the source, …
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… a large amount of water. Do not flush the eye with alcohol. Sulfuric acid is flushed … important first aid for a chemical in the eye is to immediately flush the substance out … of water to reduce the chance of serious eye damage. For any chemical burn to the eye, …
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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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… Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Quick Tips: Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines … Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Quick Tips: Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines …
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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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… Overview COPD slowly damages the lungs and affects how you breathe. COPD's effect on breathing In COPD, the airways of the lungs (bronchial tubes) become … irritation, the body forces air through the airways by a rapid and strong contraction of …
