AIRBORNE DISEASE Flashcards
WHAT IS AN AIRBORNE DISEASE?
are spread when those infected sneeze, cough, talk, or even exhale, releasing throat and nasal secretions into the air.
diseases that you can catch merely by breathing
Airborne Disease
Appeared at the end of 2019 and soon caused a global pandemic.
COVID 19
Common Symptoms of Covid 19
Shortness of breath, cough, fever, and fatigue
It spreads easily and becomes contagious before
symptoms are even apparent.
INLFUENZA
Common symptoms of Influenza
Fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, headaches
Majority of these cases are caused by a rhinovirus,
although many different viruses can cause colds.
Common Cold
Very contagious and can be spread before symptoms
appear; best known for the puffy cheeks and tender, swollen jaw that it causes.
Mumps
Common Symptoms of Mumps
Fever, headaches, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite.
Takes up to 21 days to develop after exposure and can be spread for one to two days before a rash appears; Caused by the varicella-zoster virus
Chicken Pox
Chicken Pox is caused by the?
Vericella-zoster virus
Highly contagious, as the virus that causes it can
remain active on surfaces or in the air for up to 2 hours, and it’s transmissible for up to 4 days before and 4 days after a rash appears.
Measles
Common symptoms of Measles
high fever, cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes
Bacterial infection but doesn’t spread easily, requiring long periods of close contact with an infected person.
Tuberculosis
causes the airways to swell and manifests as a relentless hacking cough.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
causes the airways to swell and manifests as a relentless hacking cough.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Common symptoms of Whooping Cough
Mild coughing, sneezing, runny
nose and low fever
injures the respiratory system and can cause damage
to the nerves, kidneys, and heart.
Diphtheria
Common symptoms of Diphtheria
Sore throat, swollen glands, difficulty breathing, fever and chills
Have been crucial in reducing the infections and deaths caused by airborne diseases and are the best way to protect both yourself and others.
Prevention of Airborne Diseases Vaccines
Good hygiene is important to prevent the spread of all infectious diseases, including practices such as washing your hands often, sneezing and coughing into your mouth or a tissue, and staying home when you’re sick.
Hygiene
key to prevent the spread of airborne diseases
Ventilation
People should wear masks or face coverings in public
places where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain
Masks
Speak with your doctor as soon as you begin
experiencing systems of an airborne disease to begin
treatment.
Treatment for Airborne Diseases
Your doctor may recommend that you manage your
symptoms with over-the-counter medications.
Symptoms Management
Stay home from work or school and get a lot of sleep.
Rest
Antiviral medications may be prescribed in some
cases, such as to shorten the severity and duration of a flu infection.
Prescription Medications
What to do to prevent spreading an airborne disease at home?
Avoid close contact
Stay at home
Wear face mask
Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze
Wash your hands
Vaccines for airborne Diseases (airborne diseases that have vaccine)
Chickenpox
Diphtheria
Influenza
Measles
Mumps: MMR Vaccine
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Whooping cough
