Question

Explain any three airborne diseases.

Answer 1

Common cold:

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

Influenza:

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

Mumps:

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