INTRODUCTION: Influenza is a contagious viral illness that affects both the upper and lower respiratory tracts. It is caused by a wide variety of influenza viruses. Some of these viruses can infect humans, while others are species-specific. These viruses spread via respiratory droplets released from the mouth and respiratory system during coughing, talking, or sneezing. Touching inanimate things polluted with the virus and touching the nose or eye might spread the influenza virus. Influenza can be transferred before symptoms appear and up to 5 to 7 days following infection. Most healthy people recover completely within a few days of infection,…
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INTRODUCTION: The common flu or common cold is also known as an upper respiratory tract infection (URI). This is an acute, self-limited viral infection that doesn’t need any kind of solid medication. This can also involve a lower respiratory tract infection. The symptoms may consist of nasal congestion and a sore throat. Colds are the most prevalent cause of human disease and account for a large amount of absenteeism from school and work. Children are especially vulnerable since they have not yet developed protection against many of the viruses, they practice poor personal hygiene, and they have frequent intimate contact…