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Climate and Health: Drought and Your Health
… diet possible Seek services of food banks or other resources if necessary Poor Air Quality Breathing Problems Worsening asthma or other respiratory conditions Fatigue with exertion Stay … -
Environmental Public Health Tracking: Gastroschisis Data
… The misplaced organs can make it difficult for the baby’s lungs to expand, which can cause breathing problems. Sometimes death of the bowel is a complication. Babies with gastroschisis are … -
Environmental Public Health Tracking: Infant Mortality Data
… one year of age. What is a live birth? Live birth is the complete birth of a baby that must be breathing or showing other evidence of life, such as a heartbeat. What are the risk factors for … -
Home Heating Oil Spills
… your local health department and home insurance agent. Prevent exposure It is best to avoid breathing the fuel oil fumes and minimize skin contact. Fuel oil contains many substances which … Health Concerns Brief exposure to fuel oil will not usually cause long-term harm. However, breathing fuel oil vapors in an enclosed space like a basement can cause some short term … -
Dose of Reality: Safer Use/Harm Reduction
… risk for an overdose. Consider your physical health. People living with asthma or other breathing problems, kidney issues, liver issues, and HIV are at high risk for an overdose. More … -
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
… billion by volume (ppbv). The action level is considered to be protective of public health. Breathing 1,1,1-TCA for a lifetime at 940 ppbv is very unlikely to be harmful to people. If … -
First Death from Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Associated with COVID-19 Reported in Wisconsin
… your child is showing any emergency warning signs of MIS-C, such as lingering fever, trouble breathing, chest pain or pressure that does not go away, confusion, inability to wake up or stay … -
Resilient Wisconsin: Trauma and Toxic Stress
… and/or aches and pains. Seek immediate medical care if you experience chest pain or difficulty breathing. Types of trauma What is trauma? It's the response to a terrible event. This can be a … hyper aware or “on guard” at all times Recurring thoughts about traumatic incidents Elevated breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure Changes in your normal sleep or eating patterns Hear … -
Childhood Communicable Diseases
… particles released by infected persons during coughing, sneezing, singing, talking, and breathing. Local decision makers should refer to the COVID-19: Healthy Kids webpage to find … -
Pulp and Paper Industry Odors
… concentrated (for example, by weather conditions), area residents may experience eye and breathing irritation. Other symptoms may include nausea and headaches. People with asthma may …
Last revised March 21, 2023