Connect with us

Health

5 Chronic Illnesses That Can Be Transmitted Through Air

Published

on

Illness

EDITOR’S PICK: 

Some infections can be transmitted simply by breathing. These are known as airborne illnesses. People with certain conditions can transfer airborne diseases when they cough, sneeze, or speak, spilling nasal and throat fluids into the air. Some viruses and bacteria are able to fly and land on other individuals or surfaces.

When you inhale harmful germs from the air, they take up residence within you. Additionally, you can acquire germs by touching a surface that harbors them and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Because these infections are airborne, they are difficult to control.

In this article on EKO HOT BLOG we would be looking at some Common illnesses that can be transmitted through air.

1. The common cold

Most adults suffer from two or three colds annually. Children are typically more susceptible. The common cold is the leading cause of school and job absenteeism. There are numerous viruses that can cause a cold, but the most common one is the rhinovirus.

2. Influenza

The majority of people have experienced influenza. It spreads rapidly since it is contagious approximately one day before the onset of symptoms. It is contagious for an additional 5 to 7 days. If you have a compromised immune system for any reason, you can spread the disease for longer.

There are several flu strains, and they are constantly evolving. This makes it tough for your immune system to develop.

3. Chickenpox

The varicella-zoster virus is what causes chickenpox. If you have chickenpox, you can spread it for two days before the rash appears. It takes up to 21 days for the sickness to develop following exposure.

Most individuals contract chickenpox just once, after which the virus becomes dormant. Should the virus resurface later in life, you will develop shingles, a painful skin ailment. If you have never had chickenpox, you can catch it from a person who has shingles.

4. Whooping cough

This respiratory disease produces airway edema, resulting in a chronic hacking cough. It is highly contagious for almost two weeks after coughing begins.

5. Measles

Measles is highly contagious, especially in crowded situations. The virus that causes measles can remain active for up to two hours in the air or on surfaces.

FURTHER READING

You can spread the disease up to four days before and four days after the rash emerges. Most individuals experience measles just once.

Click to watch our video of the week:

 




Advertise or Publish a Story on EkoHot Blog:

Kindly contact us at [email protected]. Breaking stories should be sent to the above email and substantiated with pictorial evidence.

Citizen journalists will receive a token as data incentive.

Call or Whatsapp: 0803 561 7233, 0703 414 5611




 

 


DISCLAIMER: Opinion articles are solely the responsibility of the author and does not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers Of  EKO HOT BLOG

For publication of your News Contents, articles, Videos or any other News Worthy Materials, please send to [email protected]

For Advert and other info, you can call 08035617233 or send a WhatsApp Message to 08035617233.

Please drop your comments

Copyright © Ekohotblog

MGID