Second-hand smoke contains carcinogens
Second-hand smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals, many of which are irritants, toxins and poisons including arsenic, benzene and cyanide. More than 50 are known carcinogens that can cause cancer.
Short messages on Physical health issues from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
Flu usually comes on much more quickly than a cold, and symptoms include: sudden fever of 38-40C, muscle aches and pains, sweating, feeling exhausted and needing to lie down, a dry chesty cough.
Colds and flu share some of the same symptoms. Colds cause more nasal problems, such as blocked nose, than flu. Fever, fatigue and muscle aches are more likely and more severe with flu.
Most short-term coughs are caused by viral infections, so antibiotics will have no effect. There is no ‘quick fix’ cure; you need to be patient for your immune system to clear the infection.
Wash your body every day to clean off oils, grease and grime, and to make you smell nice for other people. If you are allergic to soap or have a skin condition, speak to your pharmacist for alternatives.
A persistent cough may be caused by: a long-term respiratory tract infection, asthma, an allergy, smoking, or in rare cases they can indicate more a more serious condition.
Short-term coughs are commonly caused by: a respiratory tract infection (in the throat, sinuses, lungs or airways), an allergy, a flare-up of a long-term condition such as asthma, or inhaled dust or smoke.