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Allergies (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Allergies 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. Audio available. (English)

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How to do a Valsalva Maneuver [English] Permalink Public

Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.

During your ultrasound exam, we might ask you to do as simple technique called a Valsalva maneuver. It is a way of breathing that helps us more easily see how blood is flowing. This resource explains how to do it. (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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Trans-Obturator Sling Procedure (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A trans-obturator sling procedure involves placing a sling under your urethra to form a cradle that provides support. The support holds the urethra in place to correct stress incontinence. Instructions on what to do at home are included in this factsheet. (English) Colour

Lumbar Puncture (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A lumbar puncture is a procedure where a doctor uses a needle to withdraw fluid from the space around your spinal cord for testing purposes. This factsheet provides details on how the test is performed and what to do when you go home. (English) Black & White

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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Electrocardiogram - ECG (Child) [English] Permalink Public

​This factsheet provides an overview about electrocardiogram. An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of your child's heart on a graph. Audio available. Also available in Arabic, Chinese Simplified and Traditional, French, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Tamil, and Urdu. (English)

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Hives in Children [English] Permalink Public

Hives are raised, itchy, red bumps (swellings) on the skin. They can be of different sizes and can appear anywhere on your child’s body. This factsheet provides an overview on hives including symptoms, causes, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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Consider Remote Monitoring [English] Permalink Public

Once you have a heart device, it is important to have the device checked regularly. In the past, this meant coming in to your heart doctor’s office or a device clinic several times a year. Now, with technology, we can offer ‘remote monitoring’ as well. (English)

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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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