How to Prevent Tracheitis

Tracheitis is a disease or condition that affects the trachea and throat. The condition shares some symptoms with the Staphylococcus bacteria or Strep, though it can be much more deadly. Those who have it may at first think they have the flu since they have a scratchy throat, fever and even muscle pains. Though the disorder can be serious, you can lessen your chances of developing it and reduce your chances of getting sick. To prevent Tracheitis you need to follow the same rules you would with Staphylococcus.

Things You'll Need

• Soap
• Bandages
• Antiseptic cream
• Clean towels
• Clean clothing
• Personal hygiene products
• Detergent
• Hot water

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Instructions

• 1

  Wash your hands after using the bathroom and before eating, especially if you’ve been in contact with other people. The Tracheitis bacteria can spread from person to person through skin to skin contact just as Strep or a Staph infection could.

• 2

  Avoid coming into contact with another person’s wound, cut or scrape. Always wear rubber or latex gloves when touching an open wound. Even if you don’t have a cut on your hand, you can pick up the bacteria from another person in this way.

• 3

  Cover all open wounds or sores on your body with a bandage and use antiseptic cream. This keeps your chances of catching the bacteria from another individual. Simply touching another person or shaking their hand with an open sore on your body can lead to the bacteria entering your body.

• 4

  Use your own towels, clothing, personal hygiene products and anything else that touches your skin instead of sharing them with another person. The bacteria can continue to live on inanimate objects for hours after they move from another person.

• 5

  Clean clothing and towels in hot water using detergent. If anyone in your household suffers from Tracheitis bacteria problems, immediately wash your hands after putting the clothes in the water. This reduces your chances of catching the bacteria from someone else.