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Airborne transmission occurs when bacteria or viruses travel on dust particles or on small respiratory droplets that may become aerosolized when people sneeze, cough, laugh, or exhale. They hang in the air much like invisible smoke. They can travel on air currents over considerable distances.
TYPES OF AIRBORNE DISEASE
Here are some common air borne disease.
- Common cold
- Influenza
- Chicken pox
- Mumps
- Measles
- Tuberculosis, etc.
COMMON SYMPTOMS OF DISEASE
Airborne diseases usually result in one or more of the following symptoms:
- inflammation of your nose, throat, sinuses, or lungs
- coughing
- sneezing
- congestion
- runny nose
- sore throat
- swollen glands
- headache
- body aches
- loss of appetite
- fever
- fatigue
WAYS OF PREVENTING THIS DISEASES
Although it’s impossible to completely avoid airborne pathogens, there are some things you can do to lower your chances of getting sick:
- Avoid close contact with people who have active symptoms of disease.
- Stay home when you’re sick. Don’t let vulnerable people come in close contact with you.
- If you must be around others, wear a face mask to prevent spreading or breathing in germs.
- Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. Use a tissue or your elbow to cut down on the possibility of transmitting germs on your hands.
- Wash your hands thoroughly (at least 20 seconds) and often, especially after sneezing or coughing.
- Avoid touching your face or other people with unwashed hands.
EVALAUTION
- Mention 5 common airborne disease
- Give ways by which we prevent the above-mentioned disease
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