colds Flashcards
1
Q
colds is
A
most common infection
2
Q
more than ____ viruses cause colds
A
200
3
Q
virus destroys?
A
tissue and immune system makes symptoms
4
Q
average cold lasts a
A
week
5
Q
what spreads colds
A
nasal secretions
6
Q
how to reduce colds
A
washing hands and hand sanitizer
7
Q
people go from ace to ___
A
ibuprofen
8
Q
sinus cold is same as normal colds?
A
true
9
Q
cepacol contains a
A
topical anesthetic
10
Q
decongestants
A
dries a runny nose (nasal spray)
11
Q
pseudoephedrine
A
works (Sudafed)
12
Q
what does it make
A
methamphetamine
13
Q
does phenylephrine work?
A
no
14
Q
how does runny nose works
A
Water is needed and comes from blood supply
Nasal dilation (vessels get bigger)
Get leaky and liquid starts to leak through blood vessels
15
Q
antihistamines
A
sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes
