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R.M. School, Kwakeithel, Imphal., , , , Lesson 18 Keeping Yourself Away from, Cold and Flu, , New Words:, , Relieve : Soothe, Allay, Mitigate, etc, , Medicated: Sterile, Germicidal, Disinfectant, etc, , Fomentation : Abetment, Instigation, Abettal, etc, , Wring : Twist, Squeeze, Dry, etc, , Dizzy i Faint, Weak, Light-headed, etc, , Mucus. : Slimy, Sebum, Snot, Saliva, etc., , Answer the following Question:, , 1. What is Cold?, Ans: Cold is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract such as, nose and throat., 2. What is Flu?, Ans: Flu is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract that, caused by influenza viruses., 3. What are the symptoms of cold?, Ans: The symptoms of cold are sore throat, sneezing and running nose. The, sick person feels tired, body aches and sometimes a slight fever., 4. What is the symptoms of flu?, Ans: The symptoms of flu are sore throat, cough, runny nose, fever,, headaches, fatigue, sometimes it may have vomiting and diarrhea., 5. What is the complete form of Flu?, Ans: The complete form of Flu is Influenza., 6. Are cold and flu easily curable?, Ans: No, cold and flu are not easily curable but it can be cure if we take, precautions., 7. Describe the process of preparing a medicated steam., Ans: Preparation Process of Medicated Steam:, 1. Take a kettle with a spout and fill half of the water, 2. Add Eucalyptus oil/ similar medicine, 3. Heat the Kettle until the steam comes out, 8. Describe the process of heating fomentation?, Ans: Process of Heating Fomentation:, 1. Dip a towel in hot water., 2. Wring out the hot water, 3. Wrap it another thick cloth enough to protect the skin., 4. Apply the pack on the throat, chest or on the back until it gets cold., 5. Change the pack several times.