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Dr. John Wade

Dr. John Wade

MD, FRCPC
Rheumatologist
Vancouver, BC
Q:

Are there risks from taking too much Vitamin D?

A:

If you take Vitamin D in excess you may interfere with the calcium absorption in your body, driving your calcium levels up as well. This can lead to an increased chance of kidney stones, and there is no benefit to the extra Vitamin D that is weighing out this health risk. Your physician can help you determine your Vitamin D and supplementation needs.

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Dr. Egidius Stockenstrom

Dr. Egidius Stockenstrom

MD
Family Doctor
Vancouver, BC
Q:

Who should get the flu shot?

A:

Anyone who is considered at risk of complications from the flu if they do get it should receive the flu shot. This includes people over 65 years, and anyone who has a chronic medical condition that is affecting your immune system. Also, if you are going to be exposed to the flu virus you should have the flu shot. This would include healthcare workers and students at schools. 

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Mr. Colin Holyk

Mr. Colin Holyk

BSc (Pharm)
Pharmacist
Vancouver, BC
Q:

Why are spacer devices helpful when taking inhalers?

A:

Spacer devices are the tubes that have a mask on one end and a place to insert your inhaler in the other end. They allow the medication to be help in the space when you press down on the inhaler. This gives you more time to breathe in the medication and for the dose to get into your lungs. While it is certainly optimal for delivering inhalers to small children, it is also recommended for adults.

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