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Trauma: Important information for your recovery at home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A handbook for people recovering from multiple injuries. Covers general tips for recovery, what to watch for, and when to get help. Includes information on medications, bowel problems, blood clots, wound care, facial injuries, wired jaw, broken collarbone, broken ribs, pneumonia, collapsed lung, liver or spleen injury, sprains and strains, and cast care. (English) Colour

Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Long-Term Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information for people living in Long Term Care on how to manage their disease and prevent flare-ups. (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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Asthma (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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Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Assisted Living (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information for people who have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and live in Assisted Living. (English) Black & White

Canadian Anaphylaxis Action Plan for Kids [English] Permalink Public

Anaphylaxis Action Plan for Kids - recently published by TREKK.ca (English)

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https://trekk.ca/resources/canadian-anaphylaxis-ac...

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)

URL:

http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

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RSV - How to Protect Your Infant from Infection (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This is a one page handout to provide parents of infants in the NICU in order to educated them on what RSV is and how to protect their infant from an RSV infection. (English) Colour

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Nutrition and Lung Disease (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Our bodies require a variety of nutrients for proper function (including breathing!). Eating a balanced diet is essential to maintain health and manage your lung disease, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This factsheet gives helpful nutrition tips to support people living with lung disease. (English) Colour

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)

URL:

http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

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English, Chinese - Traditional