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Breast Cancer – Steps to Finding Breast Lumps Early
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. BREAST CANCER: STEPS TO FINDING BREAST LUMPS EARLY The best way to find breast lumps is to do 3 things: Have regular checkups and mammograms. Have your healthcare provider check your breasts….
Breast Cyst Aspiration
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is a breast cyst? A breast cyst is a fluid-filled sac (like a tiny balloon) inside the breast. Breast cysts are common in women. They might cause a little pain, but…
Breast Pain in Women
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 breast pain in women? Breast pain is any level of discomfort or pain in one or both breasts. It’s more common in younger women. SYMPTOMS Pain can occur in…
Breastfeeding – Hints to Help You Get Off to a Good Start
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 the benefits of breastfeeding? Breastfeeding has many benefits for your baby. Breast milk is rich in nutrients. It has antibodies, which help protect your baby against infections. It also can…
Breastfeeding – How to Pump and Store Your Breast Milk
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Learning how to pump and store breast milk can make returning to work easier and less stressful. When should I start to pump my breasts? If you will be pumping your breasts…
Breastfeeding – Returning to Work
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Breastfeeding is good for you and your baby. It protects your baby against many illnesses and is your baby’s best source of nutrition. Babies should be breastfed (given only breast milk) for…
Bronchiolite
APERÇU Qu’est-ce que la bronchiolite? La bronchiolite est une infection pulmonaire courante chez les nourrissons et les jeunes enfants. Elle survient lorsque les plus petites voies respiratoires des poumons (bronchioles) s’enflamment et sont obstruées par du mucus. L’enfant a alors plus de mal à respirer. La bronchiolite est généralement causée par un virus. Le virus…
Bronchiolitis
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 bronchiolitis? Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in infants and young children. It happens when the smallest air passages in the lungs (bronchioles) become inflamed and clogged with mucus….
Bronchite aiguë
Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. APERÇU Qu’est-ce qu’une bronchite aiguë? Une bronchite aiguë est une infection virale contagieuse qui cause une inflammation des bronches. Ce sont les voies respiratoires qui transportent l’air dans vos poumons. Lorsque…
Bronchite chronique
Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à un infirmier ou à une infirmière autorisé.e, 24 heures sur 24. APERÇU Qu’est-ce que la bronchite chronique? La bronchite est une inflammation (ou une irritation) des voies respiratoires dans les poumons. Les voies respiratoires sont des tubes dans…
Bronchospasme induit par l’effort
Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à un infirmier autorisé ou à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. APERÇU Qu’est-ce qu’un bronchospasme induit par l’effort? Un bronchospasme induit par l’effort (BIE) se produit lorsque les voies respiratoires dans vos poumons rétrécissent (deviennent plus étroites) pendant…
Brûlures – Prévention des brûlures à la maison
Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. Les incendies et autres accidents qui ont lieu à la maison peuvent entraîner des brûlures pour vous ou un membre de votre famille. Ces situations se produisent souvent de manière inattendue….
Brûlures d’estomac
Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à un infirmier autorisé ou à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. APERÇU Que sont les brûlures d’estomac? Les brûlures d’estomac sont aussi appelées brûlements d’estomac et brûlures gastriques. Les brûlures d’estomac sont une sensation de brûlure dans…
Bug Bites
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Summer means bug bites. Most bug bites are not serious. The most common bug bites come from bees, wasps, and mosquitos. Less common bug bites include fleas, spiders, and ticks. A bug…
Burners (Brachial Plexus Injuries)
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 a “burner?” A “burner,” also called a “stinger,” is an injury to 1 or more nerves between your neck and shoulder. The condition gets its name from the shock-like,…