AIRBORNE DISEASE Flashcards

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WHAT IS AN AIRBORNE DISEASE?

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are spread when those infected sneeze, cough, talk, or even exhale, releasing throat and nasal secretions into the air.

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diseases that you can catch merely by breathing

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Airborne Disease

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Appeared at the end of 2019 and soon caused a global pandemic.

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COVID 19

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Common Symptoms of Covid 19

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Shortness of breath, cough, fever, and fatigue

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It spreads easily and becomes contagious before
symptoms are even apparent.

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INLFUENZA

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Common symptoms of Influenza

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Fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, headaches

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Majority of these cases are caused by a rhinovirus,
although many different viruses can cause colds.

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Common Cold

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Very contagious and can be spread before symptoms
appear; best known for the puffy cheeks and tender, swollen jaw that it causes.

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Mumps

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Common Symptoms of Mumps

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Fever, headaches, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite.

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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

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Chicken Pox

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Chicken Pox is caused by the?

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Vericella-zoster virus

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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.

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Measles

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Common symptoms of Measles

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high fever, cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes

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Bacterial infection but doesn’t spread easily, requiring long periods of close contact with an infected person.

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Tuberculosis

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causes the airways to swell and manifests as a relentless hacking cough.

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Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

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causes the airways to swell and manifests as a relentless hacking cough.

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Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

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Common symptoms of Whooping Cough

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Mild coughing, sneezing, runny
nose and low fever

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injures the respiratory system and can cause damage
to the nerves, kidneys, and heart.

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Common symptoms of Diphtheria

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Sore throat, swollen glands, difficulty breathing, fever and chills

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Have been crucial in reducing the infections and deaths caused by airborne diseases and are the best way to protect both yourself and others.

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Prevention of Airborne Diseases Vaccines

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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.

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key to prevent the spread of airborne diseases

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People should wear masks or face coverings in public
places where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain

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Speak with your doctor as soon as you begin
experiencing systems of an airborne disease to begin
treatment.

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Treatment for Airborne Diseases

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Your doctor may recommend that you manage your symptoms with over-the-counter medications.
Symptoms Management
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Stay home from work or school and get a lot of sleep.
Rest
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Antiviral medications may be prescribed in some cases, such as to shorten the severity and duration of a flu infection.
Prescription Medications
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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
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Vaccines for airborne Diseases (airborne diseases that have vaccine)
Chickenpox Diphtheria Influenza Measles Mumps: MMR Vaccine Tb Whooping cough