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COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease)
… particles released by people with COVID-19 during coughing, sneezing, singing, talking, and breathing. Since 2019, the spread of COVID-19 has had a devastating impact around the world and … -
MIS-C: About
… Neck pain Diarrhea If your child is showing any emergency warning signs including trouble breathing, pain or pressure in the chest that does not go away, new confusion, inability to wake … -
Controlling Indoor Mold
… not necessary to use humidifiers in homes. Normal activities such as cooking, showering, and breathing add adequate moisture to the air. If you have a rental property, consider including a … -
Cold Weather-Related Health and Safety Tips (Hypothermia)
… A person with severe hypothermia may be unconscious and may not seem to have a pulse or be breathing. In this case, handle the victim gently, and get emergency assistance immediately. Even … -
Chromium
… air levels for long time periods. Exposure Information People can be exposed to chromium by breathing chromium dust or fumes. This is the route of exposure that is of greatest concern. Most … -
1,4 Dioxane
… People who work in an industry that uses 1,4-dioxane have the greatest risk of exposure by breathing. People in non-work settings may also be exposed to low levels in the air when using … -
Environmental Public Health Tracking: Asthma Data
… Asthma is a disease that affects a person’s breathing and may limit their ability to get fresh air to their lungs. Wisconsin Tracking … Frequently asked questions What is asthma? Asthma is a disease that affects a person’s breathing and can make it hard to get oxygen to their lungs. For people with asthma, the inside … causes of asthma are not entirely understood. However, specific triggers are known to cause breathing problems for people with asthma. More information about asthma is available from the … -
Typhus Fever
… into cuts or scrapes in the skin. It is also possible, but less common, to get sick from breathing in infected, dried flea poop. Murine typhus cannot be spread from one person to … -
1,2-Dichloroethane
… billion by volume (ppbv). The action level is considered to be protective of public health. Breathing 1,2-DCA for a lifetime at 0.23 ppbv is very unlikely to be harmful to people. If … -
Crisis Services: Identifying a Crisis
… myself Things I will do my own to respond to my mental health crisis: Count to 10 while deep breathing, splash my face with cold water, go for a walk My reasons for living: My nephew and my … -
EMS Information for the Public
… of the person for whom the order is issued if that person has a heart attack or stops breathing. Do Not Resuscitate General Information F-44763 Do Not Resuscitate Form F-44764 Do Not … -
Candida auris
… have received lots of antibiotics, or have lines or tubes that go into their body such as breathing tubes, feeding tubes, or central venous catheters. C. auris has primarily been found in …
Last revised March 24, 2023