Flu and Cold Disease

Flu and Cold Disease

Flu and Cold Disease, Common cold is a viral infection of your nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). It’s usually harmless, although it might not feel that way. It is also called the Rhino virus. It is a very common illness among college students.

Types Of Common Cold:

Many types of viruses can cause a Common Cold.

• Para- Influenza
• Influenza
• Corona-virus
• Rhinovirus.

Rhino Virus:

Rhinovirus are the key whole at least 50% of the Common cold is due to these rhinoviruses.

Symptoms:

• Spread due to contact
• Spread Due to droplet infection
• Sneez and Cough
• Fever (100F)
• Headache
• Dry cough
• runny or stuffy stuffy nose (nasal)
• Sore throat, cough
• You may also experience a mild headache body aches or a Low grade fever. Typically a cold tests 2-14 days.

Causes:

• It may be respiratory infections involve your nose by throat and lungs.
• Inflammation of nose and throat membrane.

Treatment:

If you problem is coming your discomfort you Should seek your medical treatment.

• A fever of 102° F or greater (which may indicate a more serious infection).
• A persisting cough, especially with a significant fever (which could indicate pneumonia).
• Avoid drinking alcohol because it weakness your immune system of may interact with medication.
• Stay away from cigarette smoke.
• Don’t’ take antibiotics unless specifically for you.
• Eat a well-balanced diet, including fruits, vegetables and grains.
• Avoid Caffeine, which can increase dehydration.

Prevention:

• Wash your hands often (which is good advice for keeping healthy in any situation).
• Keep them away from your nose, mouth and eyes, use instant sanitizer when you cant wash your hand.
• Follow good sleep habits.
• Regular exercise and eat well.
• Avoid dirty meal food.