Here's a quick reference list of common diseases and their general treatments or cures — useful for
nursing students and healthcare workers for basic understanding and revision.
> ⚠️Note: “Cure” may not always mean the disease is completely eradicated; in many cases, it refers to
management, control, or recovery. Treatment often varies based on individual patient condition.
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🩺 COMMON DISEASES AND THEIR TREATMENTS
Disease Cause Symptoms Treatment/Cure
Common Cold Viral (Rhinovirus) Sneezing, runny nose, sore throat Rest, fluids, OTC meds
(e.g., paracetamol, antihistamines)
Influenza (Flu) Influenza virus Fever, cough, body aches Antiviral drugs (e.g., oseltamivir), rest,
hydration
Tuberculosis (TB) Bacterial (Mycobacterium TB) Chronic cough, weight loss, night sweats
Long-term antibiotics (e.g., isoniazid, rifampicin)
Pneumonia Bacteria/Virus/Fungus Chest pain, cough, fever, breathlessness Antibiotics (if bacterial),
oxygen, fluids
Diabetes Mellitus Insulin deficiency/resistance Frequent urination, thirst, fatigue Insulin
(Type 1), oral hypoglycemics (Type 2), lifestyle
Hypertension Unknown (essential) or secondary Often asymptomatic, headaches, dizziness
Antihypertensives (e.g., ACE inhibitors, beta blockers)
Asthma Inflammatory airway disease Wheezing, breathlessness, cough Inhalers
(bronchodilators, corticosteroids), avoid triggers
nursing students and healthcare workers for basic understanding and revision.
> ⚠️Note: “Cure” may not always mean the disease is completely eradicated; in many cases, it refers to
management, control, or recovery. Treatment often varies based on individual patient condition.
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🩺 COMMON DISEASES AND THEIR TREATMENTS
Disease Cause Symptoms Treatment/Cure
Common Cold Viral (Rhinovirus) Sneezing, runny nose, sore throat Rest, fluids, OTC meds
(e.g., paracetamol, antihistamines)
Influenza (Flu) Influenza virus Fever, cough, body aches Antiviral drugs (e.g., oseltamivir), rest,
hydration
Tuberculosis (TB) Bacterial (Mycobacterium TB) Chronic cough, weight loss, night sweats
Long-term antibiotics (e.g., isoniazid, rifampicin)
Pneumonia Bacteria/Virus/Fungus Chest pain, cough, fever, breathlessness Antibiotics (if bacterial),
oxygen, fluids
Diabetes Mellitus Insulin deficiency/resistance Frequent urination, thirst, fatigue Insulin
(Type 1), oral hypoglycemics (Type 2), lifestyle
Hypertension Unknown (essential) or secondary Often asymptomatic, headaches, dizziness
Antihypertensives (e.g., ACE inhibitors, beta blockers)
Asthma Inflammatory airway disease Wheezing, breathlessness, cough Inhalers
(bronchodilators, corticosteroids), avoid triggers
