How To Do Respiratory Hygiene

Cough etiquette and respiratory hygiene are things you can do that help to prevent the spread of germs that cause infection and disease.

How to do respiratory hygiene. Respiratory and cough hygiene Cough or sneeze into a clean tissue not into your hands. If you dont have a tissue handy cough or sneeze into your elbow or upper arm rather than your hands. Basic hygiene measures may seem obvious but they are.

Print version Download 5 MB PDF version of the SIPCEP foundation layer elearning module Respiratory and cough hygiene for use in offline settings. Use in the nearest waste receptacle to dispose of the tissue after use. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses which cause colds flu and COVID-19.

As silly as it sounds to go watch a YouTube video on handwashing people should do it to learn how to do it properly Paul Biddinger Harvard Chan School. O If a single room is unavailable designate an area separate from other patient areas for assessment of suspected COVID-19 patients. If you do not have a tissue cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve.

Respiratory Hygiene and Cough Etiquette apply to any person with. Please use your judgement and tell us how you have modified the activities or if you would like to discuss. The importance of respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette should be stressed when the risk of spreading and contracting a respiratory illness is unusually high such as during a pandemic or flu season.

These steps will help prevent the spread of colds. E-Bug was developed for use in schools pre-COVID-19 and so some activities may require modification based on your schools distancing guidelines. Always clean your hands after coughing or sneezing either using soap and warm running water alcohol handrub or hand wipes.

Pulmonary hygiene can offer a range of benefits if you have respiratory issues. As COVID-19 spreads from the transmission of infectious. They can be short term acute or long-lasting chronic.