History of Viruses: Cold & Flu

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Match the following with the appropriate action:

Nasal irrigation = Use saline nasal drops Nasal decongestant = Drink fluids Rest = Get enough sleep Antiviral drugs = Get Flu vaccine

Match the following with the correct way these viruses spread:

Cold Flu = A person inhales the infected droplet through the mouth and nose

Match the following with the appropriate season/ duration information:

Cold = Usually last about 7-10 days But can last up to 3 weeks Flu = Can last through May

Match the following with the correct prevention methods for Cold and Flu:

Cold Flu = Influenza vaccine Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with the appropriate advice for dealing with viruses:

Keep warm = - Run the humidifier = - IV = - Signup and view all the answers

Match the following symptoms with the correct virus:

Stuffy, runny nose, Sneezing, Sore throat = Cold Fever, Cough, Muscle aches, Fatigue = Flu Watering eyes, Mild hacking cough, Low-grade fever = Cold Headaches, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Sore throat = Flu Signup and view all the answers

Match the historical information with the correct virus:

Common cold identified in the 1950s = Cold First recorded flu outbreak in 1918 = Flu Name 'cold' introduced in the 16th century = Cold First flu vaccine created in the 1970s = Flu Signup and view all the answers

Match the following treatment methods with the correct virus:

Drink plenty of fluids, Take NSAIDS like aspirin or ibuprofen = Flu Rest, Humidifier, Wash hands often = Cold Warm liquids, Rest = Cold Headaches, Fatigue, Muscle or body aches = Flu Signup and view all the answers

Match the following causes with the correct virus:

200 different viruses causing inflammation of nose and throat = Cold Influenza viruses that infect nose, throat, and sometimes lungs = Flu Relativity in symptoms to exposure with cold weather = Cold Italian word meaning 'influence' = Flu Signup and view all the answers

Match the following symptoms with the appropriate relief method:

Stuffy, runny nose, Watering eyes = Drink plenty of fluids Cough, Sore throat = Rest Muscle or body aches, Fatigue (tiredness) = Take NSAIDS like aspirin or ibuprofen Headaches, Vomiting, Diarrhea = Humidifier Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with the correct prevention methods for Cold and Flu:

Avoid sick people = Prevention for Cold and Flu Use saline nasal drops = Prevention for Cold and Flu Wash hands often = Prevention for Cold and Flu Get enough sleep = Prevention for Cold and Flu Signup and view all the answers

Match the following methods with the appropriate way these viruses spread:

Cold and Flu are often spread through airborne droplets that are coughed or sneezed into the air by the sick person = Way these viruses spread Another person inhales the droplets = Way these viruses spread Spread when a sick person touches you or a surface that you touched = Way these viruses spread A person inhales the infected droplet through the mouth and nose = Way these viruses spread Signup and view all the answers

Match the following advice with the appropriate season/duration information:

Peak in late August/early September, and last until March/April = Cold Season/Duration Usually last about 7-10 days but can last up to 3 weeks = Cold Season/Duration Peak between December and February, Can last through May = Flu Season/Duration Between 3-7 days = Flu Season/Duration Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with the appropriate advice for dealing with viruses:

Nasal irrigation = Advice for dealing with viruses Drink fluids = Advice for dealing with viruses Keep warm = Advice for dealing with viruses Rest = Advice for dealing with viruses Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with the appropriate action:

Run the humidifier = Action Antiviral drugs (Oseltamivir, Xofluza, etc.) IV = Action Influenzas vaccine = Action Disinfect your home = Action Signup and view all the answers