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What diseases are spread by sneezing, coughing and breathing?
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All Kinds: Since we really only have limited space, it is impossible to provide a comprehensive answer to your question. All kinds of diseases can be spread by sneezing and coughing. Viral illness, bacterial infections and even some parasitic diseases can be transmitted that way. Hope that is a little helpful to your information quest.
Answered 7/4/2018
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