Category: Contagious Disease

Symptoms Of The Common Cold

January 7, 2022
The common cold is a highly contagious viral infection, for which there is no cure. cOLDS ARE caused by one of several airborne viruses.
Common Cold Symptoms
  • Stuffy, Runny Nose
  • Scratchy, Tickly Throat
  • Sneezing
  • Watering Eyes
  • Low Grade Fever
  • Sore Throat
  • Milld Hacking Cough
  • Achy Muscles and Bones
  • Headache
  • Mild Fatigue
  • Chills
  • Watery Discharge From Nose That Thickens and Turns Yellow or Green

Source: HopkinsMedicine.org

Symptoms Of Pneumonia

January 7, 2022

Pneumonia is an infection of one or both lungs, caused by either bacteria, virus or fungus

Common Pneumonia Symptoms
  • High Fever Up to 105 F
  • Coughing Up Green, Yellow or Bloody Mucous
  • Chills That Make You Shake
  • Feeling Like You Can’t Catch Your Breath
  • Feeling Very Tired
  • Loss of Appetite
  • Sharp or Stabbing Chest Pain (especially when coughing or taking a deep breath).
  • Sweating a lot
  • Fast Breathing and Heartbeat
  • Lips and Fingernails Turning Blue
  • Confusion (in older people)

Source: WebMD.com

Symptoms of Influenza

January 6, 2022
Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza A or B viruses
Common Influenza Symptoms
  • You May Have Fever Above 100 F
  • Severe Aches In Muscles and Joints
  • Weakness or Severe Fatigue
  • Warm, Flushed Skin, and Red Watery Eyes
  • Chills
  • A Headache
  • A Dry Cough
  • A Sore Throat and Runny Nose
  • Trouble Breathing or Shortness of Breath
  • Pain or Pressure in Your Chest or Belly
  • Sudden Dizziness
  • Confusion
  • Severe Vomiting

*Seek immediate medical help if you have the last 5 symptoms.

Source: WebMD