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After Chest Tube Removal (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet covers home care instructions following the removal of a chest tube. Changes to certain activities and serious warning signs are also outlined. (English) Colour

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Anterior Resection (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

An anterior resection involves the surgical removal of a portion of the bowel. This pamphlet contains important instructions on how to prepare at home before the surgery, and what one can expect during and after surgery. (English) Black & White

Allergic Reaction (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Allergic reactions occur when you come in contact with something your body is sensitive to. Allergic reactions can be caused by food, drugs, infections, insect bites, animals, things you breathe and skin contact with irritants such as cosmetics or soaps. (English) Colour

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Bladder Infection (Urinary Tract Infection) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You have an infection in your bladder. A bladder infection is also called a urinary tract infection (or UTI). This infection is most often caused by bacteria travelling up the urethra into the bladder. (English) Colour

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Cellulitis (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You have an infection of the deepest layer of your skin. This is called cellulitis (sounds like sell-u-li-tis). It is usually caused by bacteria. (English) Colour

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Facts about Influenza (the Flu) [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about influenza including prevention, spread, symptoms, home treatment, when to see a doctor, and how to determine whether it is influenza or a cold. Number 12b. (English)

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Nosebleed (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Many small blood vessels line the inside of your nose. Their job is to help warm and moisten the air you breathe. These blood vessels can break and bleed. The most common kind of nosebleed is from the front of the nose. (English) Colour

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Cuts, Scrapes, and other Wounds (Suture Care) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You have had an injury causing a break in your skin. This is called a wound. (English) Colour

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Scabies [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about scabies including symptoms, treatment, and preventing re-infestation. Number 09. (English)

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Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about pink eye (conjunctivitis)including overivew of pink eye vaccine (conjunctivitis) and taking medicine. Number 82. (English)

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