Showing 1 to 10 of 93 for search: *:*
Pneumothorax [English] Permalink Public
A Pneumothorax is what is commonly called a collapsed lung. A pneumothorax happens when air enters the space between the rib cage and one of your lungs. The air causes part (or all) of the lung to collapse. (English) Colour
Other Languages (See All Related)
English (254296), Arabic (262983), Chinese - Simplified (262980), Chinese - Traditional (262979), Farsi (262985), Korean (262984), Punjabi (262981), Vietnamese (262982)
Catalogue Number:
254296Active Cycle of Breathing Technique (Ridge Meadows Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This breathing technique is used for clearing respiratory secretions in patients with breathing difficulties. Using this cycle instead of coughing alone is a good way to improve ventilation. (English) Colour
Catalogue Number:
262517Oral 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
Catalogue Number:
253402Bronchoscopy (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public
A bronchoscopy is a technique of visualizing the inside of the airways for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. This allows the practitioner to examine the patient's airways for abnormalities such as foreign bodies, bleeding, tumors, or inflammation. (English) Black & White
Catalogue Number:
262530After 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
Other Languages (See All Related)
English (256058), Arabic (264243), Chinese - Simplified (264240), Chinese - Traditional (264239), Farsi (264245), Korean (264244), Punjabi (264241), Vietnamese (264242)
Catalogue Number:
256058Allergic 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
Other Languages (See All Related)
English (254317), Arabic (262853), Chinese - Simplified (262850), Chinese - Traditional (262849), Farsi (262854), Korean (254323), Punjabi (262851), Vietnamese (262852)
Catalogue Number:
254317Facts 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)
URL:
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/sites/default/files/do...Other Languages (See All Related)
English, Chinese - Traditional, Farsi, French, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish, Vietnamese
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) [English] Permalink Public
HealthLinkBC Health File information about pertussis (whooping cough) including vaccine, symptoms, and home treatment. Number 15c. (English)
URL:
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/sites/default/files/do...Other Languages (See All Related)
English, Chinese - Traditional, Farsi, French, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish, Vietnamese
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) [English] Permalink Public
HealthLinkBC Health File information about methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) including overview of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), treatment and prevention. Number 73. (English)
URL:
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/sites/default/files/do...Other Languages (See All Related)
English, Chinese - Traditional, Farsi, French, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish, Vietnamese
Pneumonia (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This factsheet provides an overview of pneumonia including symptoms, when to get help, home treatment, and prevention. (English) Colour
Other Languages (See All Related)
Catalogue Number:
254295Showing 1 to 10 of 93 for search: *:*
Narrow Search
-
Format
FactsheetBody Location
Lungs, Breathing, and AirwaysDemographic
All
Language
- English (24)
- Chinese - Traditional (10)
- Punjabi (10)
- Farsi (9)
- Korean (9)
- Vietnamese (9)
- Chinese - Simplified (6)
- Arabic (5)
- Spanish (5)
- French (4)
- Hindi (1)
- Urdu (1)
Disorders and Conditions
- Lung Diseases (41)
- Bacterial Infections (23)
- Asthma (21)
- Chronic Obstructed Pulmonary Disease (20)
- Allergies (19)
- Immunizations (8)
- Mens Health (8)
- Older Adult Health (8)
- Viral Infections (8)
- Womens Health (8)
- Infections (2)
- Drug Information (1)
Diagnosis and Therapy
- Rehabilitation and Recovery (41)
- Symptoms (40)
- Prevention and Wellness (24)
- Diagnostic Tests and Medical Equipment (9)
- Drug, Fluid and Nutrition Therapy (9)
- Surgery and Procedures (8)
- Complementary and Alternative Therapies (1)
Specific Collections
- Emergency (50)
- Planetary Health (11)
- Public Health (10)
- Medicine (5)
- Cardiac Services (4)
- Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (1)
- Rehabilitation (1)