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1. Asthma Dyspnea or difficult breathing Allergens like dust Physical effects can Identify and avoid
mites, animal dander, range from the the triggers - triggers
Wheezing
pollen, molds, somewhat annoying could be exercise,
Chest tightness cigarette smoke, (an occasional cough) certain foods, pollen
chemical pollutants, all the way to the life-
Persistent coughing, more commonly Follow medication as
and cold air threatening (not being
at night. Most commonly cough with prescribed
able to breathe). The
mucus or phlegm Sinusitis
frequency and Learn proper use of
Extreme emotional seriousness of asthma inhalers - including
During Asthma attack, the patient
responses and symptoms depends on cleaning the inhalers
presents below symptoms:
physical exercise the overall severity of
the asthma and how Carry the inhalers
Medications like well it is controlled. and medicines to
Very low blood pressure aspirin, beta-blockers workplace/while
or NSAIDs travelling, to get an
Abnormally rapid breathing
immediate relief
Gastro esophageal
Wheezing sounds may accompany during the attack
reflux disease
both inspiration and expiration or
Monitor your
expiration alone Other factors like
breathing often. If
dietary insufficiencies
you suspect
in vitamins C and E,
breathing difficulty,
and omega-3 fatty
wheezing or cough,
acids
it is recommended
Foods with sulfites to see the doctor
and preservatives may
also trigger symptoms
2. Dengue Sudden onset of very high fever Dengue virus has This causes high fever, Dengue fever
different types and headache and joint vaccine should be
Severe headache usually at the back
once infected by one pains. taken
of eyes
type, prolonged
Exposure to
Muscles and joints become painful immunity is observed
mosquitoes should
to the particular type
Development of skin rashes be avoided. This is
and a short-lived
possible by:
immunity to the other
Fatigue
types. Drainage of stagnant
Vomiting water
Mild bleeding Inhibiting breeding
Usually, it is spread by
of mosquitoes by:
a female Aedes
mosquito which
normally bites an
infected person in the Application of oil to
morning to take a stagnant water
blood meal and
Application of
spreads the virus
insecticides to open
anytime of the day. In
waters
2-10 days, the
mosquito becomes Sleeping under
infected and virus mosquito nets
spreads to other
tissues and is released Application of insect
into saliva. Once the repellents such as
mosquito bites an
Wearing clothes
uninfected person,
which cover the
the person becomes
whole body
infected. The
mosquito is usually
infected for lifetime.
It also spreads
through blood or
organ donation from
an infected person.
4. Sore eyes Bloodshot eyes or puffy eyes. An extra-long day at Sore eyes are an Good hygiene is the
work unpleasant sensation best way to prevent
Watery discharge from the eyes.
in or around one or sore eyes. Sore eyes
Sleep deprivation
Sandy or gritty sensation in eyes. both eyes. The eyes or viral conjunctivitis
may feel gritty, tender, is a frequent
or tired. Sore eyes can complaint during the
Increased sensitivity to light or Incorrect eyeglass result from different rainy season. It is an
photophobia. prescription types of irritation, inflammation or
including airborne infection of the thin,
Airborne irritants such
irritants and clear covering of the
as chemicals, smoke,
environmental factors, white part of the eye
smog, animal dander,
and underlying called the
and pollen
conditions. conjunctiva.
Contact lens wear
Excessive rubbing of
eyes
Inflammation caused
by allergens or
infections
Dry eyes or
inadequate
lubrication of eye
surface
Blepharitis
Pink eye
5. Chicken Pox Raised pink or red bumps Bacterial infections of Vaccination against
the skin, soft tissues, chicken pox can
Fluid filled blister bumps
bones, joints or prevent infection.
Crusts and scabs that cover the bloodstream (sepsis)
broken blisters
Dehydration
Fever
Pneumonia
Loss of appetite
Inflammation of the
Headache brain
6. Measles Fever It is caused by the Diarrhea and vomiting Isolate the patient as
virus Rubeola measles is a highly
Dry cough Ear infection
contagious disease
Conjunctivitis, or swollen eyelids and Bronchitis and any interaction
inflamed eyes
Runny nose The virus lives in the Pneumonia. poses the risk of
nose or throat of an infection
Sneezing Encephalitis.
infected person.
A reddish-brown skin rash- starts Pregnancy problems.
The disease is highly
from head and spreads to whole
contagious and the
body
virus spreads through
A run-down or lethargic feeling the mucus or saliva of
the infected person.
Loss of appetite
The infected droplets
Watery eyes spread into the air
through sneezing and
Photophobia, or sensitivity to light
coughing and may fall
Generalized body aches on surfaces; this can
remain active for
several hours.
Not vaccinated -
Measles can be
prevented by MMR
vaccine. The protects
from Measles, mumps
and rubella.
Vitamin A deficiency
7. Cholera Diarrhea (Stool appears pale and It is caused by the Although shock and Wash hands
milky) bacteria vibrio severe dehydration are frequently with soap
cholerae that gets the worst
Fatigue and weakness Avoid street food
transmitted through complications of
Nausea and vomiting the oral-fecal route. cholera, other Do not eat raw or
problems can occur, half cooked meat
Dehydration Contaminated food
such as:
and drink Drink treated
Electrolyte Imbalance
purified water
Raw or uncooked food
Low blood pressure including meat and Low blood sugar Maintain good
fish (hypoglycemia). sanitation
Loose skin and dry mouth
Dangerously low levels
Unhygienic sanitary
Rapid heart beat of blood sugar
conditions
(glucose) — the body's
Weight loss main energy source —
Reduced level of
stomach acid can occur when people
become too ill to eat.
Children are at
greatest risk of this
complication, which
can cause seizures,
unconsciousness and
even death.
8. pneumonia Cough with mucus or phlegm An infection caused Long term effects of Healthy habits,
by bacteria or virus. pneumonia include: which help to keep
Fever usually of high grade with chills
Fungi or mycoplasma Respiratory failure your immune system
Fast breathing can rarely be the (lung collapse) Death strong, may reduce
cause. Fungal from respiratory your risk of getting
Shortness of breath pneumonia is not failure due to lack of pneumonia. Good
infectious. oxygen supply to vital hygiene also may
Chest pain while coughing
organs such as brain, help. Things you can
Fast heartbeat heart and kidneys. do include: Avoid
Bacterial and viral Death occurs within smoking. Wash your
Feeling very tired or very weak days if not hours. hands often in
pneumonia spread
Nausea and vomiting through inhalation of warm, soapy water.
airborne droplets by Use an alcohol-
Diarrhea coughing or sneezing based hand sanitizer
when you can’t wash
Loss of appetite Risk factors include: your hands. Avoid
Body pain exposure to people
who are ill whenever
Severely affected patients my cough Age - the most possible.
up blood or show cyanosis (have a vulnerable are
blue color around the mouth due to children below 2 years
lack of oxygen) and adults above 65
years
Hospitalized in
intensive care unit
and if on support of
ventilator for a
prolonged period
Smoking
9. Tuberculosis Persistent cough (which lasts for Tuberculosis is caused Spinal pain. If you test positive
more than 2 weeks) by bacteria that for latent TB
Joint damage.
spread from person to infection, your
Cough with blood in sputum
person through Swelling of the doctor might advise
Fever for more than 2 weeks microscopic droplets membranes that cover you to take
released into the air. your brain medications to
Pain in chest This can happen when reduce your risk of
(meningitis).
someone with the developing active
Weight loss
untreated, active form Liver or kidney tuberculosis. Only
Night sweats of tuberculosis problems. active TB is
coughs, speaks, contagious.
Loss of appetite Heart disorders.
sneezes, spits, laughs
or sings.
Although tuberculosis
is contagious, it's not
easy to catch. You're
much more likely to
get tuberculosis from
someone you live or
work with than from a
stranger. Most people
with active TB who've
had appropriate drug
treatment for at least
two weeks are no
longer contagious.
10. AH1N1 Fever The H1N1 flu, H1N1 influenza is a Vaccination against
commonly known as subtype of influenza A influenza viruses
Runny nose
swine flu, is primarily virus, a communicable
Staying at home
Sore throat caused by the H1N1 viral illness which
when sick to prevent
strain of the flu causes upper and, in
Cough spreading
(influenza) virus. some cases, lower
H1N1 is a type of respiratory tract Washing hands with
Congestion
influenza A virus, and infections in its host. soap and water
Headache H1N1 is one of several This results in
flu virus’s strains that symptoms such as
Sneezing can cause the nasal secretions, chills,
Fatigue seasonal flu. fever, decreased Covering mouth and
Symptoms of the appetite, and in some nose when coughing
Nose stuffiness
H1N1 flu are the same cases, lower and sneezing
Watery, red eyes as those of the respiratory tract
seasonal flu. disease.
Diarrhea
Body aches