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Dental Hygiene: How to Care for Your Child’s Teeth
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Healthy teeth are important to your child’s overall health. They help your child eat and talk. Strong oral care helps set good dental habits as your child grows. Poor oral care can…
Dementia
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is dementia? Dementia isn’t a disease. It’s a group of symptoms that can be caused by brain damage. Dementia often occurs in older people. However, it’s not related to normal…
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. These clots usually occur deep down in your leg veins. DVT is common and can be dangerous. …
Decongestants – OTC Relief for Congestion
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What are OTC decongestants? Decongestants are medicines that help relieve a congested (stuffy) nose. The congestion can be caused by a cold virus or by the flu, sinusitis, or allergies. Most decongestants…
Croup
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is croup? Croup is a common childhood infection that affects breathing. It is recognizable by a “barking” cough commonly referred to as croup cough. It is caused by a virus…
CPAP Devices for Sleep Apnea
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. If you suffer from sleep apnea, you know how it can negatively affect your quality of life. This serious sleep disorder may cause you to stop breathing for 10 to 30 seconds…
Cough Medicine – Understanding your OTC Options
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Path to improved health Most of the time, a cough doesn’t require treatment. A cough from a cold or the flu (influenza) will usually go away on its own. Sometimes, cough medicines…
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) – Stents (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common form of heart disease in Canada. It occurs when the coronary arteries (blood vessels) that carry blood away from your heart get blocked with…
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) – Heart Disease – Assessing Your Risk
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Are you at high risk for heart disease? Take a moment to consider your lifestyle, family history and general health. You and your healthcare provider can use this information to tackle potential…
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is coronary artery disease? Coronary artery disease is also called CAD. It occurs when the coronary arteries (blood vessels) that carry blood to your heart get blocked with plaque. That…