Common cold hasnain ppt
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This document covers respiratory tract infections and asthma. It discusses the common cold in detail, including that it is usually caused by one of several viruses, with over 200 cold virus varieties including over 100 rhinoviruses. It describes common cold symptoms, risk factors like age and season, and treatments focused on symptom relief like over-the-counter medications, rest, fluids. Prevention methods are also outlined, and complications like ear infections are noted.
Common cold hasnain ppt
- 1. Respiratory Tract Infections & Asthma
- 2. Topics to covered…. Common cold by S.M.HASNAIN ALI NAQVI (ROLL NO 7) Pharyngitis by MOTASIM ANWER (ROLL NO 21) Sinusitis by IKRAM KHAN (ROLL NO 18) Bronchitis by M.AHSAN EJAZ(ROLL NO 3) Asthma by SAMIYA YAQOOB (ROLL NO 15) & UROOJ ILYAS (ROLL NO 14)
- 3. Common cold The common cold, or upper respiratory tract infection, usually is caused by one of several respiratory viruses, Common colds are mild infections of the nose and throat, which are very common in young children (and in adults who are around them), and are caused by many different viruses. There are around 200 cold viruses, including over 100 rhinoviruses.
- 4. Causes over 200 different varieties of viruses can cause the symptoms of a cold The most common virus is called the rhinovirus. Other viruses include the corona virus, parainfluenza virus, adenovirus, enterovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus.
- 5. RISK FACTORS Age: 1. Infants and preschool children are especially susceptible to common colds because they haven't yet developed resistance to most of the viruses that cause them. 2. Children who doesn’t frequently careful about washing their hands and covering their mouths and noses when they cough and sneeze.
- 6. Immunity As you age, you develop immunity to many of the viruses that cause common colds. You'll have colds less frequently than you did as a child. However, you can still come down with a cold when you are exposed to cold viruses or have a weakened immune system.
- 7. Time of year Both children and adults are more susceptible to colds in fall and winter. That's because children are in school and most people spend a lot of time indoors.
- 8. Sign and Symptoms Runny nose Cough, Congestion Sneezing Watery eyes Mild fatigue Itchy or sore throat Low-grade fever
- 9. Treatment There's no cure for the common cold. Antibiotics are of no use against cold viruses. Treatment should focus on symptom relief. The most commonly used treatments include over-the-counter, antihistamines, decongestants, cough suppressants, and expectorants. These treatments can be used alone or in combination.
- 10. LIFESTYLE AND HOME REMIDIES . Drink lots of fluids Try chicken soup Get some rest Soothe your throat
- 11. Pain relievers (symptomatic treatment). For fever, sore throat and headache, many people turn to acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or other mild pain relievers. Keep in mind that acetaminophen can cause liver damage, especially if taken frequently or in larger than recommended doses. Don't give acetaminophen to children under 3 months of age.
- 12. Decongestant nasal sprays Adults shouldn't use decongestant drops or sprays for more than a few days because prolonged use can cause chronic rebound inflammation of mucous membranes. And children shouldn't use decongestant drops or sprays at all. Example: pseudoephedrine, phenlyepherine
- 13. Cough syrups that dextromethorphan provides a modest clinical benefit. Studies showed a reduction in the frequency and severity of cough for persons 18 years or older without significant adverse effects. Example: Codeine, dextromethorphan
- 14. Prevention Wash your hands. Scrub your stuff Use tissues Don't share Steer clear of colds