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… and watery. Do not collect saliva for this test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB bacteria is the …
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… Sputum cytology. Thoracentesis. Biopsy . Screening tests for lung cancer Screening tests help your doctor look for a … the problem early, when it's more treatable. Screening won't prevent cancer. And it may not …
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… may have active TB. Have poor access to health care, such as homeless people and … think has untreated active TB. Have blurred vision or changes in how you see colours and … detection Public health officials encourage screening for people who are at risk for …
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… have problems with their lungs from smoking, disease, or infection. When your lungs are … Health Topics 7 Reasons You May Need a COVID-19 Viral Test Acute Bronchitis Acute … With Cravings When You're Quitting Tobacco Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cough Symptoms in …
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… are a fever and body aches. A headache, eye pain, muscle aches, and a cough are also … clear runny drainage from the nose and eyes, itchy eyes or nose, and stuffy (congested) ears and …
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… other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral Moderate: 38°C (100.4°F) to 39.9°C (103.9°F), oral Moderate fever: 38°C (100.4°F) to 39.9°C …
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… through Provincial TB Services and public health units. How does it spread? TB spreads … more information about TB skin testing, visit HealthLinkBC File #51d Tuberculosis (TB) skin … for TB bacteria. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #51b Sputum collection for …
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… This is called pleurisy . Gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD ) can cause pain just … This is called pleurisy . Gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD ) can cause pain just …
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… down the back of the throat ( post-nasal drainage ). Home treatment may be all that is … with other symptoms. These may include: Fever and chills. Shortness of breath. Chest pain. Night …
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… (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in … health units. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . … more information on sputum collection, visit HealthLinkBC File #51b Sputum testing for …
