Question

Explain any three airborne diseases.

Answer 1

• Common cold:

1. Common cold is an infectious disease that affects the upper respiratory system like the nose and throat and it is easily spread.
2. Symptoms of the common cold include cough, painful throat, running nose, and sometimes fever.
3. Though many viruses can cause this, it is generally caused by Rhinovirus.

• Influenza:

1. Influenza is commonly found during childhood.
2. It is caused by the virus, Myxo virus, and results in inflammation of nasal mucosa and pharynx.
3. It is also known as flu.

• Mumps:

1. It is caused by Myxovirus parotitis and it affects the upper respiratory tract.
2. Some of the common symptoms of mumps include fever, headaches, sore throat, and swelling of parotid glands which makes jaw movement difficult.