Colds

Question 1

Cure for Colds.

Answer 1

Non-existant. Can only treat symptoms.

Question 2

Sneezing and the spread of colds

Answer 2

Does not do it very well.

Question 3

How are these viruses spread.

Answer 3

Through touch, surfaces, in large crowds, nasal secretions.

Question 4

Incidence of colds with age.

Answer 4

Decreases as age increases.
Young people are very sociable and have an underdeveloped immune system.
Old people have gained immunity to many viruses from antibodies.

Question 5

Cold medicine ingredients.

Answer 5

Pain and Fever reducer.
Decongestants
Antihistamines (allergic rxns and swelling)
Antitussive (stops dry cough)
Expectorant (thins the mucus)

Question 6

Decongestants for colds

Answer 6

pseudophredrine -> controversial because it can be isolated into meth easily.
Work by being vasoconstrictors

Question 7

Antihistamines for colds

Answer 7

Treats runny nose, sneezing, and water eyes.
Causes drowsiness but can also reduce nausea.
Most common for colds is Chlorpheniramine.

Question 8

Anti-tussives for colds

Answer 8

Best one is dextromothropan.
Suppresses cough reflex.

Question 9

Expectorant for colds

Answer 9

Treats a productive cough.
Most common is Guaifenesin.

Question 10

Vitamin C and colds

Answer 10

Has no effect.