Answer Sheet – Respiratory Infections
(Answers with Explanations)
True – Respiratory infections can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
False – Washing your hands often helps prevent respiratory infections, not just once a day.
True – People with weak immune systems are more likely to get respiratory infections.
True – Smoking damages the lungs and makes respiratory infections more likely and harder to recover from.
True – Fever, cough, and sore throat can all be signs of a respiratory infection.
False – You should finish your antibiotics exactly as prescribed, even if you start to feel better early.
True – A productive cough means you are coughing up mucus or phlegm.
True – Staying hydrated helps thin mucus and makes it easier to clear from your airways.
False – It’s important to avoid close contact with others when you are sick to prevent spreading germs.
True – Difficulty breathing is a warning sign that you may need urgent medical care.
True – Lower respiratory infections, such as pneumonia, can be more serious than upper ones.
False – Over-the-counter cough medicine may help some symptoms, but it does not cure the infection itself.
True – Getting a yearly flu shot can help prevent some respiratory infections.
True – Using tissues or coughing into your elbow helps stop the spread of germs.
False – Antibiotics do not work for viral infections like the common cold or flu.
True – Shortness of breath that is getting worse should be reported right away.
True – A sudden high fever can mean the infection is getting worse or has become more serious.
False – You should not share cups, utensils, or drinks with others when you have a respiratory infection.
True – Chest pain when breathing can be a sign of pneumonia or another serious infection.
True – Regular cleaning of high-touch surfaces can help prevent spreading respiratory infections.
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