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Do's and Don'ts for Common Diseases

The document outlines various common diseases, including the common cold, flu, stomach bug, pink eye, sore throat, and chickenpox, along with their symptoms and recommended care. It emphasizes the importance of rest, hydration, and hygiene while advising against unnecessary antibiotics, public exposure, and certain foods or drinks during recovery. Each disease is briefly described with dos and don'ts for managing symptoms effectively.

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Do's and Don'ts for Common Diseases

The document outlines various common diseases, including the common cold, flu, stomach bug, pink eye, sore throat, and chickenpox, along with their symptoms and recommended care. It emphasizes the importance of rest, hydration, and hygiene while advising against unnecessary antibiotics, public exposure, and certain foods or drinks during recovery. Each disease is briefly described with dos and don'ts for managing symptoms effectively.

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DISEASES

That is Do's and


don'ts for this type
of disease
Presenter: Angeles Guerrero Jesus Antonio
Content of the
types of
diseases
Common cold
flu
Stomach bug
Pink eyes
Sore throat
Chickenpox
Common
cold

A common cold is a viral infection that affects the upper respiratory tract,
causing symptoms such as:

- A stuffy no
- A runny nos
- Sneezin
- A coug
- A sore throa
- Fatigu
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE AND WHAT NOT TO DO?

Do: Rest and drink plenty


of warm liquids
Don't: Do not take
unnecessary antibiotics
What is it?
The flu It's a viral infection that's more serious than the common
cold, caused by the influenza virus. Symptoms may include:

- High fever
- Headache
- Extreme fatigue
- Dry cough
- Pain

What should be done?


Get vaccinated Every year and take rest if you feel sick or go to the
doctor

What should not be done?

Flu Go out to public or crowded places


The amount of
people that
you get the flu
What is the stomache bug?
Stomach bug! It refers to a viral or bacterial gastrointestinal infection
that causes symptoms such as:

Stomach - Naus
- Vomitin

bug - Diarrhe
- Abdominal pai
- Feve

It can be caused by viruses such asrnagea

What can be done?


Can drink drinks with lots of electrolytes or taking a lot of oral
serums

What we can't do
No We can eat no heavy or fatty foods during recovery
What is it?
Pink eye! Also known as conjunctivitis, it is an
inflammation or infection of the transparent
membrane that covers the eye and the inside of the
eyelids. It can be caused by:

Pink eyes - Virus


- Bacteri
- aes

Symptoms:
- Redness of the eye
- Itching or burning
- Watering
- Yellow or green discharge

What should be done and what should


not be done?
Do: Wash your hands and don't touch them eye
Don't: Do not share towels, makeup and glasses
SORE THROAT

Sore throat! It's a pain or irritation in the Symptoms may include:


throat that can be caused by:
- Pain when swallowin
- Viral or bacterial infectio - Burning or itching in the throa
- Allergie
- Irritants such as smoke or pollutio - Coug
- Excessive use of the voic
- Feverhtg

WHAT CAN BE DONE?

Do: Gargle with salt water and stay hydrated

don't: Do not smoke, do not drink cold drinks


or drinks that irritate your throat
CHICKENPOX What is the Chickenpox?
Chickenpox is a contagious viral disease caused by the varicella-
zoster virus. It primarily affects children, but it can also affect
unvaccinated adults.
SYMPTOMS CAUSES
Symptoms: - The varicella-zoster virus is
transmitted through direct

What are - Skin rash with red, oozing


blisters that crust over
contact with someone who has
the disease.

the - Fever
- Headache - It can also be transmitted
- Fatigue through the air when someone
symptoms - Loss of appetite with chickenpox coughs.
- Abdominal pain

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