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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

Home Tracheostomy Care Information for Patients and Families [English] Permalink Public

This booklet tells you about your tracheostomy and how to care for it at home. This booklet also gives you helpful tips and reminders so the move from hospital to home is as easy as possible. Your respiratory therapist will help you to understand the information and how to do the care. (English) Colour

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PleurX® Chest Catheter Information for Patients and Families [English] Permalink Under Revision

This booklet tells you about your PleurX® Chest Catheter and how to care for it at home. This booklet also gives you helpful tips and reminders so the move from hospital to home is as easy as possible. Your Home Care nurse will help you to understand the information and how to do the care. (English) Colour

COPD - What to do for my condition [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides information on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) including managing your symptoms, medication, learn how to take care of yourself, keeping active, exercise,and resources available. (English) Colour

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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

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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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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

Home Tracheostomy Care Information for Patients and Families [Punjabi] Permalink Public

This booklet tells you about your tracheostomy and how to care for it at home. This booklet also gives you helpful tips and reminders so the move from hospital to home is as easy as possible. Your respiratory therapist will help you to understand the information and how to do the care. (Punjabi) Colour

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Wildfire Smoke [English] Permalink Public

Some people are especially sensitive to the health effects of wildfire smoke. Older adults, infants and young children, people who are pregnant, and people with chronic health conditions should take extra care. This describes the effects of wildfire smoke and ways to reduce your exposure. (English) Colour

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COPD What to do for my health [Punjabi] Permalink Under Revision

This factsheet provides information on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) including managing your symptoms, medication, learn how to take care of yourself, keeping active, exercise,and resources available. (Punjabi) Colour

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English (264463), Chinese - Simplified (264471), Chinese - Traditional (264470), Punjabi (264469)