What Do You Know About Airborne Diseases?

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Airborne diseases are transmitted from person to person when microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses, etc) use the air as the traveling medium. Popular air borns are chickenpox, common cold, and most recent COVID-19. This disease is transmitted through sneezes, coughs, spraying liquid, or dust which may come from animals or people.

Characteristics of the droplet residuals for airborne diseases

• Carrying active microorganisms
• They have mucus or saliva which is a protective coat of dry secretions
• They can be carried over long distances
• They can stay in the air indefinitely.

The factor that affects the active nature of airborne

• The air temperature
• Humidity
• Exposure to sunlight or other forms of radiation
• The weight of the particles
• The structure and stability of the pathogen

Statistica has shown that it is not possible to prevent the spread of air-borne diseases, but measures can be taken to reduce the risk. Most authorities have always recommended adequate ventilation and the use of preventive equipment.

Common airborne diseases

Name	Caused by (Virus/Bacterial )
Chickenpox,	Varicella zoster virus
Mumps	paramyxovirus
Measles,	another paramyxovirus
Whooping cough,	Bordetella pertussis(Bacteria)
COVID-19	SARS-CoV-2 virus
Diphtheria	Corynebacterium diphtheriae(Bacteria)

Possible preventions

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• Put on a face mask in public places
• Always keep rooms ventilated
• Regularly cleaning and servicing ventilation systems
• Alway covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
• Stay away from people with symptoms

Conclusion

Person to person is the way air-born disease passes as particles that carry the pathogen enter the air and are suspended for a while. COVID-19 has been the case that has touched the whole that governments had to take measures to reduce the risk. People were encouraged to cover their mouths and nose while sneezing, which is one of the preventive measures for airborne. A face mask was introduced to reduce the spread of the COVId-19 and avoid crowded places.