Msimu wa mafua:
Mafua ni ugonjwa wa tropics in most cases. Tunawalaumu wazungu kwa kila underdevelopment tuliyo nayo. Sasa ni miaka zaidi ya 60 tangu nchi nyingi za kiafrika zipate uhuru wake. Tunashindwaje kugundua dawa ya mafua ambayo yanasumbua sana wananchi wetu?
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You need to contact your doctor if:
You can catch the virus from an infectious person by:
How can I stop a cold spreading?
You can take some simple steps to help prevent the spread of a cold. For example:
Mafua ni ugonjwa wa tropics in most cases. Tunawalaumu wazungu kwa kila underdevelopment tuliyo nayo. Sasa ni miaka zaidi ya 60 tangu nchi nyingi za kiafrika zipate uhuru wake. Tunashindwaje kugundua dawa ya mafua ambayo yanasumbua sana wananchi wetu?
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A cold is a mild viral infection of the nose, throat, sinuses, and upper airways. It’s very common, especially during the rainy season, and seems to go on forever. It usually clears up on its own within a week or two.
The main symptoms of a cold include:- a sore throat
- a blocked or runny nose
- sneezing
- a cough
What should you do?
There’s no cure for a cold, but you can look after yourself by:- resting, drinking plenty of fluids and eating healthily
- taking painkillers, such as paracetamol to reduce any fever or discomfort
- using decongestant sprays or tablets to relieve a blocked nose
- trying remedies such as gargling salt water and sucking on sweets
When to see your Medical Practitioner
If you or your child has a cold, there’s usually no need to see your family doctor as it should clear within a 10 days or so.You need to contact your doctor if:
- your symptoms last for more than three weeks
- your symptoms get worse
- you have difficulty to breath
- you develop complications like chest pain or coughing up blood.
How do colds spread?
A person becomes contagious a few days before their symptoms begin until their symptoms have gone. This means most people will be infectious for around two weeks.You can catch the virus from an infectious person by:
- touching an object contaminated by infected droplets and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes
- touching the skin of someone who has infected droplets on their skin and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes
- inhaling tiny droplets that contain the cold virus – these are launched into the air when a person coughs or sneezes
How can I stop a cold spreading?
You can take some simple steps to help prevent the spread of a cold. For example:
- Wash your hands regularly, especially when touching your nose or mouth and before handling food
- always sneeze and cough into tissues you should throw away used tissues immediately and wash your hands
- clean surfaces regularly to keep them free of germs
- do not share your cup, plates and cutlery.
- don’t share towels or toys with someone who has a cold