Generally, there are two types of cold and/or influenza infections: bacterial and .......... lethal chemical viral mortal
When someone gets a cold or the flu, his/her ......... system works to fight the infection. gentle warrior immune visual
Sometimes, for bacterial infections, doctors will prescribe ......... to help fight in the infection. This is medication that destroys or slows bacteria growth in the body. antibiotics blood insulin basil
......... is a common infection that inflames the bronchial tubes that are responsible for transporting air into the lungs. Sinusitis Bronchitis Rubella Chicken pox
Some people take a ......... when they have a cold or the flu. This is medicine that helps to reduce or lessen nasal or respiratory congestion. mucus rosemary decongestant transfusions
Some people also take cough medicines that are also called cough .......... when they have a cold. This medication helps to alleviate and lessen dry cough symptoms. suppressants pneumonia vaccines intensifiers
A ......... is a rise in body temperature and is a common symptom that accompanies colds and flu infections. inflammation fever tonic antidote
When people first contract a cold/flu, they are ......... for the first while. This means that they can give or spread the infection to those who come into contact with them. That is why people should stay home from work when they are ill. moveable fixed mobile contagious
A build-up of ......... also accompanies a cold/flu infection. This is phlegm that is produced by the body and causes congestion in respiratory areas. muck clay dust mucus
Some say the Swine/H1N1 flu virus is a ......... now. This word is used to express a universal or global outbreak of a certain disease. vaccine tonsillitis pandemic pneumonia
