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Oral Corticosteroids [English] Permalink Public
Oral corticosteroids are the strongest and most effective asthma medication. They are used when your asthma becomes severe, when your airways are very inflamed, tight and filled with mucous. This factsheet provides information on how they are prescribed, how to take them, and potential side effects. (English) Black & White
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253402Pediatric Asthma Clinic (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet provides contact information and outlines the services offered by the clinic at Abbotsford Hospital. These services include education on areas such as recognizing signs and symptoms of asthma, and how to correctly take one's medications. (English) Colour
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254527Asthma (Adult) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Asthma (sounds like az-muh) is when the airways (or breathing tubes) in your lungs become swollen and irritated. This makes it difficult to breathe. (English) Colour
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254321Asthma (Child) - Multi-Record Landing Page [English] Permalink Public
Landing page for: an overview of asthma, asthma triggers, asthma warning signs, making a diagnosis of asthma, asthma action plan, asthma medicines and inhalers, using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) with a spacer, using a nebulizer and compressor, using a peak flow meter to monitor asthma, asthma and exercise, asthma diary, and asthma in school. (English)
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https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/asthmahubAsthma (Child) [English] Permalink Public
Asthma is a condition that affects your child’s lungs. The most common signs of asthma are wheezing, coughing, and trouble catching your breath. These signs can also occur with other health problems. Therefore, at first, it might be difficult for your doctor to make a diagnosis of asthma, especially in babies and young children. (English)
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Butting Out For Safer Surgery [English] Permalink Public
The longer you go without smoking before surgery, the greater the benefits and the less chances of complications after surgery. This pamphlet explains how smoking can affect your recovery, the advantages of quitting, and the free services available to help you quit smoking. (English) Black & White
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265982Asthma Action Plan for Children age 1 to 5 [English] Permalink Public
Asthma action plan for children age 1 to 5. (English) Colour
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265956Asthma Action Plan for Children age 6 to 18 [English] Permalink Public
Asthma action plan for children age 6 to 18. (English) Colour
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265959Asthma (Children) - What you should know [English] Permalink Public
Describes what is asthma, what to watch for, medicine to treat it, and when to get help. Also has Frequently Asked Question that many parent ask about. (English)
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Developed by Living Well with COPD, this pamphlet provides step by step instructions on how to use the Breezhaler inhaler device. Other inhaler brands: Onbrex, Seebri, Ultibro (English) Colour
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