RESPIRATORY VIRAL INFECTIONS AND OUTBREAKS

Abstract

Viral respiratory infectious diseases are common which include cold, flu, sore throat. A viral infection that obstructs the lungs and airways is known as respiratory viral infections. This viral respiratory infection affects individuals of every age group. Symptoms of viral respiratory infection commonly cause coughs, sneezing, runny nose, sore throats, headache, and fever. A viral respiratory infection can be a serious illness for some people which is at more risk in babies, young children, and people with poor immune systems. IgA is an antibody that plays a very crucial role in the Immune function of the mucous membranes and this antibody has greater protection when compared to all other types of antibodies combined. Viral respiratory infection is spread by contact from one to another or from the surroundings. Now, the newly emerged COVID -19 has become a pandemic respiratory viral infection leading to a life-threatening condition . Mortality rate has increased because of the rapid spreading tendency of the virus among the people in the society. No specific treatments are available as of now. However, self-quarantine can stop or control community spread and improving immunity can defend from the virus attack. The most important step that should be followed to keep the virus at bay is washing hands with soap or handwashes or using sanitizers and using protective masks. The affected persons are given with supportive measures and treatment with some of the antimalarial and antiviral drugs. In this article, viral respiratory infection is reviewed with its symptoms, affecting rate, the transmission and severity of this infection, the spread of this virus, the precautions that should be taken, and the preventive measures for controlling this virus spread.