ISA ACTIVITY

ON
COMMON COLD

M A D E B Y- S U M I R A N S I N G H
CLASS-7A
 COMMON COLD
 The common cold is a viral infection of your
nose and throat (upper respiratory tract).
 The term “common cold” refers to a mild
upper respiratory viral illness
 The common cold is one of the most common
illnesses.
 Cold is the milled viral infection of the nose,
throat, sinuses, and upper airway.
 CAUSATIVE AGENT
Viral Infection:
 Associated with a number of viruses
 Ex. Rhinoviruses, parainfluenza viruses
 It can be caused by over 100 different virus.
 It's usually harmless.
 It can cause a blocked nose followed by a runny
nose, sneezing, a sore throat, and
a cough.
 SYMPTOMS
Day 1: sore or “scratchy” throat, +/- low grade fever
Day 2-3: nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, sneezing
 thick purulent nasal discharge does NOT mean bacterial sinusitis
Day 4-5: cough becomes bothersome, nasal symptoms less severe
 Average duration: 3-7 days
 Virus-induced changes in airway reactivity can persist for up to 4 weeks
CONTROL MEASURES/PREVENTION
RISK FACTORS
These factors can increase your chances of getting a cold:
 Age: Children younger than six are at greatest risk of colds,
Weakened immune system: Having a chronic illness or
otherwise weakened immune system increases your risk.
 Time of year. Both children and adults are more susceptible to
colds in fall and winter
 Smoking: You're more likely to catch a cold and to have more
severe colds if you smoke.
 Exposure: If you're around many people, such as at school or
on an airplane, you're likely to be exposed to viruses that cause
colds.
HOW TO KNOW IS IT A COLD OR FLUE?
 TREATMENT
Treatment consists of anti-inflammatories and decongestants
 Most people recover on their own within two weeks. Over-the-counter
products and home remedies can help control symptoms.
Self-care
 Nasal washing, Throat lozenge and Menthol
Medications
 Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, Analgesic, Antihistamine, Cough
medicine and Decongestant
 WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR?
For children: seek medical  For adults: seek medical
attention if attention if you have
 Vomiting or abdominal  Fever greater than 101.3
pain F (38.5 C)
 Unusual sleepiness  Fever lasting five days or
 Severe headache more or
 Stiff neck  returning after a fever-
free period
 Persistent crying
 Shortness of breath
 Ear pain
 Wheezing
 Persistent cough
 Severe sore throat,
 Difficulty breathing
headache or sinus pain
THANK YOU!