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Free Challenge Unit 5
1.-Research the illnesses below and find out the best thing to do if people have the following problems:
A cold
Regular hand washing appears to be effective at reducing thetransmission of cold viruses especially among children. Whether the addition of antivirals or antibacterials to normal hand washing provides greater benefit is unknown. Wearing face masks when aroundpeople who are infected may be beneficial; however, there is insufficient evidence for maintaining a greater social distance. Zinc supplementation may be effective at decreasing the rate of colds.Routine vitamin C supplementation does not reduce the risk or severity of the common cold, though it may reduce its duration.
A bad Stomach
When a physician assesses a patient to determine the etiologyand subsequent treatment for abdominal pain the patient's history of the presenting complaint and physical examination should derive a diagnosis in over 90% of cases.
It is important also for aphysician to remember that abdominal pain can be caused by problems outside the abdomen, especially heart attacks and pneumonias which can occasionally present as abdominal pain.
Investigations thatwould aid diagnosis include.
Blood tests including full blood count, electrolytes, urea, creatinine, liver function tests, pregnancy test, amylase and lipase.
Urinalysis.
Imaging including erect chestX-ray and plain films of the abdomen
An electrocardiograph to rule out a heart attack which can occasionally present as abdominal pain.
If diagnosis remains unclear after history, examination andbasic investigations as above then more advanced investigations may reveal a diagnosis. These as such would include.
Computed Tomography of the abdomen/pelvis.
Abdominal or pelvic ultrasound.

Aheart attack
The risk of a recurrent myocardial infarction decreases with strict blood pressure management and lifestyle changes, chiefly smoking cessation, regular exercise, a sensible diet for those...