COLD, INFLUENZA, AND PNEUMONIA

By: Scott Panchik

Cold Each year people in the United States

suffer 1 billion colds!

Adults average 2-4 colds/year.

Cold symptoms include: runny nose, sneezing, and chills are followed by

coughing, headache, sore throat, loss of appetite, and nasal discharge. 

Cold

Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Contagious 200 Causes Resistance #1 Absenteeism Rhinovirus

Cold

How long does it last? How is it passed? Ways to strengthen immune system

○ 7-8 hours of sleep a night○ Balanced diet○ Exercise○ Reduce Stress○ Don’t Smoke

Cold

TreatmentRestAntihistaminesCough drops and throat spraysDecongestantsTylenol or ibuprofen

ConcernsRise in FeverGreen/yellow drainageMore than 7 days

Cold Prevention

Washings hands Sharing Stress management Rest Vitamins

Airborne

How To Wash Your Hands

1.) Wet your hands with clean warm water and apply soap.

2.) Lather by rubbing hands together 3.) Continue rubbing hands together for 15 to 20

seconds and sing "Happy Birthday" twice in your head. 4.) Rinse hands thoroughly 5.)Use paper towels or an air dryer to dry hands and

then, if possible, use a paper towel to turn off the faucet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvHhutNTefs

Influenza Contagious Virus Two Types

○ Virus A (pandemic)H1N1

○ Virus B (seasonal)○ Virus C

Spread like the cold Spray into the air, and then into the eyes, mouth and nose of people nearby

Last a week Serious Illness

50+

Influenza Could lead to health implications such as

Pneumonia or Bronchitis

Symptoms: high fever, dry cough, and headache, muscle aches, weakness, a sore throat, runny nose, and red, watery eyes that are sensitive to light

Who do you believe to be the primary source of influenza infection?

Influenza Prevention

Sprays Shot Sharing Washing hands Healthy Habits

You Should Get A Flu Shot

If:• You have a chronic

health condition such as asthma.

• You’re pregnant.

• You work in healthcare and have direct contact with patients.

• You care for children less than 6 months of age.

• You live in a group setting.

You Should Not Get A Flu Shot If:

• You are allergic to eggs.

• You have an illness involving fever.

• You have reacted to injections in the past.

Alternative Therapy to Fight Cold and Influenza Rest Make it steamy Drink plenty of fluids Gargle salt water Vitamins A to Zinc Humidify

Cold and Flu Venn Diagram Break into groups of 2-3

Intro to Pneumonia

http://www.youtube.com/user/CVSPharmacyVideos#p/c/DE80D5FC3D39709E/0/9PlEAmdDL1I