Approved scent-free personal care products : Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36499
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Integrated Chronic Care Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1943
- Available Online
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This pamphlet gives a list of types of products that have been approved by the Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS) as not having any added scents or fragrances. These products can be found in the health food section of grocery stores or in health food stores. Please only use scent-free products for your appointments at ICCS. See our pamphlet Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS) Scent-free Information for instructions on becoming scent-free for your appointments.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Integrated Chronic Care Service
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([6] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Odorants - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Odor control
- Abstract
- This pamphlet gives a list of types of products that have been approved by the Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS) as not having any added scents or fragrances. These products can be found in the health food section of grocery stores or in health food stores. Please only use scent-free products for your appointments at ICCS. See our pamphlet Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS) Scent-free Information for instructions on becoming scent-free for your appointments.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Integrated Chronic Care Service
- Pamphlet Number
- 1943
Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS) scent-free information
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36488
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Integrated Chronic Care Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1933
- Available Online
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The chemicals used in scented products can make some people sick, especially those with fragrance sensitivities, asthma, allergies, and other medical conditions. Unfortunately, there is no exact definition for scent-free, fragrance-free, or unscented. Products labelled as ‘unscented’ may actually contain ingredients that are used to mask or hide the smell of other ingredients. This pamphlet gives a list of types of products that contain scents. Step-by-step instructions for removing residue and…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Integrated Chronic Care Service
- Alternate Title
- Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS) scent-free information
- Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS) fragrance-free information
- Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS) unscented information
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([6] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Odorants - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Odor control
- Abstract
- The chemicals used in scented products can make some people sick, especially those with fragrance sensitivities, asthma, allergies, and other medical conditions. Unfortunately, there is no exact definition for scent-free, fragrance-free, or unscented. Products labelled as ‘unscented’ may actually contain ingredients that are used to mask or hide the smell of other ingredients. This pamphlet gives a list of types of products that contain scents. Step-by-step instructions for removing residue and scents from your clothes before coming to ICCS are provided. The pamphlet also gives specific instructions for how to remove smoke from your clothes and removing scents from your hair and your car. Instructions for your family members and support person(s) are listed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Integrated Chronic Care Service
- Pamphlet Number
- 1933
Low dose allergen immunotherapy (LDA)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36717
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Integrated Chronic Care Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2123
- Available Online
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Low Dose Allergen Immunotherapy (LDA) is used to treat inhalant (breathed in) allergies, food allergies, and food sensitivities. With LDA treatment, you will get a low dose of the allergen and an enzyme. The enzyme helps to stop the allergic response to the allergen. This pamphlet explains how often you will receive LDA, when you will start to notice changes, what the 4 critical days of LDA treatment are, how to get ready for your injection, what you will need to do while getting LDA, and what …
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Integrated Chronic Care Service
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Immunotherapy
- Allergens - therapeutic use
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Immunotherapy
- Allergens
- Abstract
- Low Dose Allergen Immunotherapy (LDA) is used to treat inhalant (breathed in) allergies, food allergies, and food sensitivities. With LDA treatment, you will get a low dose of the allergen and an enzyme. The enzyme helps to stop the allergic response to the allergen. This pamphlet explains how often you will receive LDA, when you will start to notice changes, what the 4 critical days of LDA treatment are, how to get ready for your injection, what you will need to do while getting LDA, and what will happen on the day of your injection. Possible side effects, what to do if you have a severe reaction, when you should not get your injection, and costs are covered. Contact information is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: ICCS Centre Staff
- Pamphlet Number
- 2123
Welcome to the Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36655
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Integrated Chronic Care Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2060
- Available Online
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Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS) provides full assessments and care planning for people with complex chronic (ongoing) conditions. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you come to ICCS. Topics include appointments, bringing a support person(s) and/or a family member(s) to your appointments, why ICCS is scent-free, what 'scent-free' means, and how to become scent-free for your appointments. An approved products list is provided.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Integrated Chronic Care Service
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Chronic Disease
- Community Health Services
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Chronically ill
- Chronic diseases--Treatment
- Community health services
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS) provides full assessments and care planning for people with complex chronic (ongoing) conditions. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you come to ICCS. Topics include appointments, bringing a support person(s) and/or a family member(s) to your appointments, why ICCS is scent-free, what 'scent-free' means, and how to become scent-free for your appointments. An approved products list is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Integrated Chronic Care Service
- Pamphlet Number
- 2060
