Airborne disease

- Is any disease that is caused by pathogens that can be transmitted through the air.
- The relevant pathogens may be viruses, bacteria, or fungi, and they may be spread
through breathing, talking, coughing, sneezing, raising of dust, spraying of liquids, toilet
flushing or any activities which generates aerosol particles or droplets.
- Airborne pathogens often cause inflammation in the nose, throat, sinuses and the lungs.
This is caused by the inhalation of these pathogens that affect a person's respiratory
system or even the rest of the body.
Types of Airborne diseases:
1) The common cold
2) Influenza (Flu)
3) Chickenpox
4) Mumps (swelling of salivary glands)
5) Measles
6) Pertussis (whooping cough)
7) Tuberculosis
8) Diphtheria
Symptoms:
1) Inflammation on the nose, throat, sinuses or lungs
2) Coughing
3) Sneezing
4) Congestion
5) Runny Nose
6) Sore throat
7) swollen glands
8) headache
9) body aches
10) loss of appetite
11) fever
12) fatigue
Prevention:
1) Avoid close contact with people who have active symptoms of disease.
2) Stay home when you’re sick. Don’t let vulnerable people come in close contact with you.
3) If you must be around others, wear a face mask to prevent spreading or breathing in germs.
4) Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. Use a tissue or your elbow to cut down on the
possibility of transmitting germs on your hands.
5) Wash your hands thoroughly and often, especially after sneezing or coughing.
6) Avoid touching your face or other people with unwashed hands.
7) Vaccines can reduce your chances of getting some airborne diseases. Vaccines also lower the
risk for others in the community.