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… Barium Enema On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How … that affect the large intestine. The colon is filled with a contrast material that contains barium so that the intestine … and shows large abnormalities. In a double-contrast or air-contrast study , the colon is first filled with barium, …
Health topics
… Swallowed Air On this page: Overview Overview Swallowing air may cause bloating, burping, gas, and abdominal pain. Swallowed air that is not released by burping passes through the …
Medications
… Budesonide Enema - Rectal On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects … diarrhea, and bloody stools. Using this medication as an enema allows it to work directly on the bowel and rectum. … ask your doctor or pharmacist. Use this medication as an enema in the rectum as directed by your doctor, usually once …
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… Indoor air quality Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65a Download PDF Document English Why is indoor air quality important? People spend up to 90 percent of … their time indoors, at home, school and work. Poor indoor air quality may cause headaches, tiredness, coughing, …
Health topics
… Child Safety: Air Pollution On this page: Overview … lungs are especially sensitive to the harmful effects of air pollution. That's because they breathe faster than … the lungs where it can cause permanent damage. Check the air quality health index. This index is often reported in …
Medications
… Mesalamine (5-Aminosalicylic Acid) Enema - Rectal On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side … A slight darkening of the medication is expected, but any enemas that turn dark brown should be discarded. This … Once the foil-wrapped unit of bottles is opened, use all enemas promptly as directed by your physician. Keep all …
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… Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65e Download PDF Document English Air quality is determined by the concentrations of pollutants in the air. Air quality can vary greatly from one area or community …
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… Indoor air quality: Combustion by-products Last updated December … headaches, nausea, flu-like symptoms, dizziness, impaired vision and confusion If you have heart disease, it may … indoors, but levels can be monitored to ensure enough fresh air gets into a room or building Although carbon dioxide and …
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… Outdoor air quality: Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Last updated December 12, … BC File number 65f Download PDF Document English How is air quality determined? Air quality is determined by the concentrations of …
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… Indoor air quality: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) Last updated … are given off by many indoor sources. They contribute to air pollution within enclosed spaces. Concentrations of most VOCs are higher in indoor air than outdoor air. These gases at high levels can impact …