THE COLD VIRUS

By: Cuan Bailey, Caswell Wyatt, Alex Smith

What is the cold virus? The cold virus is a viral infection of

nose/throat It is the most common of all diseases You know you have it when: Your nose and throat get inflamed You produce a lot of mucus Although it may feel bad it is usually harmless

How old is the cold virus? The cold virus dates back about 200

years ago The virus originated in birds Since then it has crossed to the

human species There is over 200 different viruses

that cause the cold virus The cold virus usually lasts from 4-14

days

Symptoms

Burning feeling in the nose or throat Sneezing Runny nose A feeling of tiredness and sickness Coughing Stuffy or congested nose

How symptoms appear

Most colds are cause by rhinoviruses These are invisible droplets in the air we

breathe or things we touch Rhinoviruses infiltrate the protective lining of

the nose/throat This triggers an immune reaction that can

cause a throat sore and headache Makes it hard to breathe through the nose

How Symptoms Appear Cont.

A cold virus attaches to the lining of your nose/throat

Your immune system sends white blood cells out to attack

If you have not already encountered that exact strain of the virus:

The initial attack fails and your body sends in reinforcements

Is their any treatment?

Their have been studies that a mineral zinc could help

It suppress the length and the severity of the virus

There are several vaccines for the cold virus

No vaccines can treat all types of the virus

How it spreads

Spread by sneezing onto another person

Shaking hands with someone with a cold

Touching an object the victim has touched

Direct contact like kissing doesn’t pass the virus effectively

Cold virus most susceptible to The cold virus is the most

susceptible to children Also susceptible to adults with

children around them. But all people are susceptible to the

cold virus.

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