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Influenza
INFLUENZA or flu (trangkaso) is a highly
contagious viral disease. It spreads from person
to person through spitting, sneezing, coughing,
kissing or using articles freshly soiled with
discharges from the nose and throat of an infected
person.
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SYMPTOMS |
TREATMENT |
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Cold sore throat |
Consult doctor immediately when fever, headache,
running nose and pain in the joints develop |
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Fever/Headache |
Observe proper personal hygience |
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Hot eye sensation |
Stay warm in bed and have plenty of rest |
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Joint and muscle pains |
Drink plenty of liquids such as juices, milk,
water and soup |
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Marked weakness |
Eat light meals |
PREVENTION
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Avoid crowds |
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Use your own toilet articles
and handkerchief |
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Build up your resistance with nutritious food |
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Avoid exposure to rain and sudden changes in
temperature |
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Observe strict personal hygiene |
Gum Diseases
It is an infection which usually begin at the
gums. At this stage it is called GINGIVITIS. If this is not
treated, the infection will spread to the
supporting tissue of the tooth and the condition
is called PERIODONTITIS.
Causes of Disease:
Gum disease is caused by dental plaque which is a
sticky, colorless, nearly transparent film which
continuously forms- on the teeth when oral hygiene
is neglected and, causes irritation to the gum
which becomes inflamed.
There are certain factors
that help increase dental plaque:
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Dental Calculus - This gives the teeth a
rough and uneven surface
in which plaque can easily accumulate |
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2.
Over-hanging dental restoration - This
acts as area for plaque to accumulate |
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3.
Crooked Teeth - This serve as area of
accumulation of food particles |
TREATMENT
The cause should be eliminated. To begin
with, any plaque must be removed from all
surfaces of the teeth and this must be maintained. In advance cases, dentist may
have to resort to minor gum surgery.
PREVENTION
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Regular check up by the dentist |
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General cleaning of the mouth by a
dentist |
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Brushing of teeth after eating in the
proper way |
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Good
Nutrition |
Typhoid Fever
TYPHOID FEVER is an infectious
disease. It is caused by the typhoid
bacilli which enter the body through
contaminated food or water. Unclean
hands and flies may carry the typhoid
bacilli and contaminate food
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SYMPTOMS |
TREATMENT |
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Headache |
Consult a doctor when. you
have the above symptoms |
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Continued fever for two weeks or more |
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Constipation or diarrhea with
darkcolored stools |
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PREVENTION
| Keep patient
from touching the food off others. Dispose
of his leftovers. |
| Wash hands
with soap-and water before eating
and after using the toilet. |
| Dispose of
feces and urine immediately in a sanitary,
manner. Preferably, disinfect before
disposal. |
| Do not let
other members of the family use the
patient's personal articles. |
| See to it
that there are no flies in patient's room. |
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The community
together with the health and allied workers
should initiate and maintain activities for
the prevention and control of typhoid fever
such as: a.
Ensure that the community has safe water by teaching
them to boil water coming from doubtful sources such as
shallow wells and rivers if there is no chlorine
available.
b. Eating
establishments such as carinderias should
conform to sanitary standards.
c. Always keep
water containers clean and covered.
d. Cook food
properly. Vegetables and fruits eaten raw
should be washed thoroughly before eating.
e. Clean yard to
get rid of breeding places of flies.
f. Have a
sanitary toilet and use it properly. |
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