Question

Each year many people go to their family physician with a common cold, but think they have the influenza. Based on symptoms how can you tell if you have a common cold or influenza? What are the causes and treatments for Pneumonia? What is the best way to prevent influenza and pneumonia?

Answer 1

If you have common cold the symptoms will be muscle ache,running nose,nasal congestion,fever and associated symptoms,sinusittis,sore throat,headache,cough

If you have influenza you may experience above all symptoms which is mentioned for common cold along with anorexia,dehydration,dyspnoea.through this symptoms we can identify if its commin cold or influenza,

Causes of pneumonia:

Pneumonia is an infection or inflammation in lung parenchyma tissue cause by bacteria,virus or fungi.most common cause of pneumonia is bacterial infection such as pneumoccocus,streptococcus and staphylococcus infection.

Treatment of pneumonia:

1.Antibiotic

2.Acetaminophen

3.Hydration status should be maintained.

4,mucolytic nebulization.

5.chest physiotherapy.

6.Deep breathing and coughing exercises.

7.spirometry.

8.postural drainage.

Prevention of influenza:

1.Take influenza vaccine ever year.

2.personel hygiene especially hand hygiene

3.Anti viral drugs.

Prevention of pneumonia:

1.personel hygiene especially hand should be washed before and after deafecation and meal.

2.use mask if you are having low immunity or allergies.

3.include more nutrients such as fruits and vegetables in your diet to fight body against disease.

4.appointment with doctor when you notice symptoms.