Colds Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the most common infection and most common virus?
- colds
- rhinovirus
What do viruses do to tissue?
destroys tissue, which causes immune system to act, which can also destroy tissue
Does the cold and wet hair cause a cold?
no
- that means that people in antarctica aren’t more likely to get a cold because they live in a cold climate
Does direct exposure to the virus cause a cold?
no
How can the cold virus be spread?
nasal secretion and touching
What are some ways to reduce the spread of colds?
washing hands and hand sanitizer
What are the major and minor routes of transmission for the coronavirus?
MJ: respiratory droplets and aerosols/ people in close contact
MN: fomite transmission (surfaces)
What are some cold remedy ingredients?
- decongestant
- antihistamine
- antihistamine
- antitussive (cough suppressant)
- expectorant (thin mucus)
Why do the chances of getting a cold decrease with age?
the immune system adapts and starts to recognize molecular elements of the virus
- T-cells store that information, so they will be able to recognize later
What is the difference between bacteria and virus?
B: larger and more functions (eating, metabolism and moves around)
V: can’t metabolize (make energy), makes you sneeze to move around
What does pseudoephedrine make?
methamphetamine
- now prescription only because people would by common medications with this in it to make drugs
Is the sure thing as a sinus cold?
no
Why is menthol good for a sore throat?
since it is a mild topical painkiller
What is the function of pseudoephedrine?
relieve sinus and nasal congestion
What are antihistamines used for and what are the side effects?
- sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, nausea
- drowsiness
