Respiratory System Disorders - Common Cold Flashcards
1
Q
The best way to prevent the common cold is thorough ____
A
handwashing and avoiding contact with sick people
2
Q
The common cold usually starts with a ____, followed by a ____
A
- scratchy throat
* runny nose
3
Q
On days 3 and 4, chest congestion starts due to the buildup of ____, leading to a cough
A
mucus in the upper respiratory tract
4
Q
On days 6 and 7, patients generally start feeling ____
A
better
5
Q
The common cold doesn’t require antibiotics because it isn’t a ____
A
bacterial infection
6
Q
Patients are treated with medications for ____
A
symptom management
7
Q
The symptoms of the common cold include:
A
- Scratchy or sore throat
- Nasal congestion, sneezing, sniffling, or runny nose
- Chest congestion
- Cough (productive or nonproductive)
- Body aches
- Tiredness
- Fever (most common in children)
