Biology, asked by Anonymous, 1 year ago

Smite came to school one day with running nose, reddish and watery eyes and coughed often.
She met Arushi in the morning assembly who advised her to sit on a separate desk in the classroom till she recovers.
(i) Name the disease from which Smita is suffering from.
(ii) Enlist any two preventive measures.

Answers

Answered by nazmasulthana
9
INTRODUCTION:

The diseases which commonly move from an affected person to someone else in a variety of ways can be termed as communicable diseases.

Examples of such disease is common cold or Rhinitis(including running nose).As smite is also suffering with this disease,which can spread every easily form one person to another.

Preventive measures are:

1.Isolation

2.Use of protective devices like mask or hand kerchief when sneezing,coughing,etc

3.Wash hands before eating and after toilet.

4.Use appropriate medicines prescribed by doctor.




4.
Answered by prmkulk1978
11
Infectious diseases:
Infectious diseases can rapidly spread from one person to another by various means such as physical contact, water , air , food and insects[vector]. Since these diseases are communicated from diseased person to healthy person they are known as infectious diseases.

In this case, Smite is suffering from  Allergic rhinitis or common cold. As it is has high risk of spreading from infected person to others she was made to sit separately in classroom.

Preventive measures:

1. To avoid exposure to air borne microbes, adopt living conditions that are not crowded.
2. Maintain Hygienic environment , personal hygiene and proper balanced diet  food.
3.Regularly cleaning cushions,pillows, soft toys, curtains etc e.
4. Avoid using woollen blankets rather prefer to use  acrylic blanket.

prmkulk1978: thanks deepika
Anonymous: :)
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