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Does raising your arms when you cough help prevent the spread of germs?
Raising your arms when you cough does not prevent the spread of germs. It is recommended to cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow to prevent the spread of germs when coughing.
What can germs do?
Germs are microorganisms that can cause infections and diseases in humans. They can spread through direct contact, airborne particles, contaminated surfaces, or contaminated food and water. It is important to practice good hygiene, such as washing hands regularly and covering mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, to prevent the spread of germs.
Why is it good to breath through nose than to the mouth?
when you breath through your nose you catch more of the germs trying to enter your body on the hairs in your nose. when you breath through your mouth there is much less protection against germs
Is a mouth dirtier than a nose?
your mouth has about 50 million different germs and bacteria in it so your mouth is probably dirtier
Why should you wash your hands when you sneeze?
we cannot control it when suddenly expel air from the nose and mouth due to irritation of the nostrils. we have to keep handkerchief on the nose and mouth
Can you get germs from sharing bar soap?
Not if it's in water or you don't put it in your mouth or nose.
How do you prevent respiratory diseases?
The number one way is to cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze! You can also wear a mask if you are sick.Also, wash your hands frequently so you don't put them up to your nose or mouth and breathe in germs.
Can you spread germs by breathing?
Yes you can. Some germs can survive in the microscopic water droplets that are propelled out of the nose or mouth when we breathe, therefore spreading the germs. How long the germs live is dependant on what the virus is, however.
Why is breathing through the nose more important than breathing through the mouth?
The germs in the air go through the hair in your nose and get caught in it, when they go through your mouth the bacteria is heading into your lungs and drys out your mouth if you sleep breathing through your mouth.
Why should you breath with your nose not with your mouth?
Your nose is much better at protecting your body from germs due to hair follicles and mucus. Your mouth does not contain these defense mechanisms and is therefore more susceptible to infections.
How do you prevent H1N1?
Wash your hands often, don't drink out of someone elses water bottle, covering your mouth when coughing or snezing, avoiding touching of the eyes, nose, or mouth, avoid contact with sick people, and avoid big crowds.
Why is it important to avoid raising your arms above your head when coughing?
Raising your arms above your head when coughing can cause the germs from your cough to spread further, increasing the risk of infecting others. It is important to cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow when coughing to prevent the spread of germs.
