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    A cold is caused by a virus that infects the upper respiratory system. It is contagious and causes symptoms like cough, fever, sore throat, and fatigue that typically last 2-3 weeks. While colds are usually mild and self-limiting, they can sometimes lead to complications like bronchitis, pneumonia or sinusitis if the symptoms last over 3 weeks. Coughs are often caused by bacteria and result in productive mucus. Good hygiene, a healthy diet, and a clean environment can help prevent colds and coughs.

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    A cold is caused by a virus that infects the upper respiratory system. It is contagious and causes symptoms like cough, fever, sore throat, and fatigue that typically last 2-3 weeks. While colds are usually mild and self-limiting, they can sometimes lead to complications like bronchitis, pneumonia or sinusitis if the symptoms last over 3 weeks. Coughs are often caused by bacteria and result in productive mucus. Good hygiene, a healthy diet, and a clean environment can help prevent colds and coughs.

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    A cold is caused by a virus that infects the upper respiratory system. It is contagious and causes symptoms like cough, fever, sore throat, and fatigue that typically last 2-3 weeks. While colds are usually mild and self-limiting, they can sometimes lead to complications like bronchitis, pneumonia or sinusitis if the symptoms last over 3 weeks. Coughs are often caused by bacteria and result in productive mucus. Good hygiene, a healthy diet, and a clean environment can help prevent colds and coughs.

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    A cold is caused by a virus that infects the upper respiratory system. It is contagious and causes symptoms like cough, fever, sore throat, and fatigue that typically last 2-3 weeks. While colds are usually mild and self-limiting, they can sometimes lead to complications like bronchitis, pneumonia or sinusitis if the symptoms last over 3 weeks. Coughs are often caused by bacteria and result in productive mucus. Good hygiene, a healthy diet, and a clean environment can help prevent colds and coughs.

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    COUGHS & COLDS

    Health Report
    II – 2
    WHAT IS A COLD?
    A cold is caused by a virus.
    It is contagious, viral and is
    infectious.
    It affects the upper respiratory
    system caused by coronaviruses and
    rhinoviruses.
    SYMPTOMS:
    Cough
    Fever
    Sore Throat
    Runny Nose
    Muscle aches
    Fatigue
    Head Aches
    SYMPTOMS:
    Loss of Appetite
    Shivering
    Nasal Congestion
    PROGRESSION:
    Viral reproduction takes place.
    Symptoms show after 2 to 5
    days of initial contact.
    Colds normally last for 2 to 3
    weeks.
    PATHOPHYSIOLOGY:
    The virus enters the nose and
    attaches itself to the cell’s
    surface.
    When the virus successfully
    enters the cell, it starts it’s
    reproduction there.
    PATHOPHYSIOLOGY:
    The Immune System’s response
    is usually very quick and since
    colds are self-limiting, it can be
    resolved right away.
    HOW IT AFFECTS US:
    Colds is the most common
    illness in the world.
    There isn’t a specific medicine
    to treat it.
    We usually just feel the
    symptoms and nothing more.
    COMPLICATIONS:
    If colds last for more than 3
    weeks, see a doctor right away
    for it may lead to the
    following...
    And colds can
    also intensify:
    Bronchitis
    Asthma
    Bronchiolitis Emphysema
    Croup Chronic
    Pneumonia Bronchitis
    Sinusitis
    Strep Throat
    PREVENTION:
    Good hygiene and healthy eating
    is a good way to prevent a cold.
    Washing hands frequently and
    eating a well balanced meal helps
    attain a strong wall of defence
    against colds.
    WHAT IS A COUGH?
    Coughs on the other hand are
    caused by bacteria most of the time.
    It is also caused by a respiratory
    track infection.
    CATEGORIES:
    COUGHS

    Acute Subacute Chronic

    Less than 3 to 8 More than


    3 weeks weeks 8 weeks
    CATEGORIES:
    COUGHS

    DRY PRODUCTIVE
    WHAT IS A COUGH?
    Coughs on the other hand are
    caused by bacteria most of the time.
    It is also caused by a respiratory
    track infection.
    It is a result of colds, pneumonia or
    tuberculosis.
    SYMPTOMS:
    Colds usually accompanies
    cough.
    Difficulty in breathing.
    Itchy throat.
    HOW IT AFFECTS US:
    Coughs when productive results
    to mucus.
    Mucus is a way to excrete the
    foreign object that caused the
    cough.
    TREATMENT:
    Antibiotics and some medicines
    can be helpful but taking in of
    any medication must be
    observed.
    Dosages must be followed and
    children and pregnant women
    should consult the doctor first.
    PREVENTION:
    To prevent colds one must clean
    both herself and also her
    surroundings. Usually, coughs
    and colds are contacted because
    of the environment that
    surround the person.
    PREVENTION:
    It is better to prevent than to
    look for a cure. Before minor
    illnesses like coughs and colds
    get complicated, we should all
    take care of ourselves.
    Eat well and stay fit to avoid
    illness.

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