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Cough and Cold symptoms management updates
As a community pharmacist, you should always be aware of the latest developments in the treatment of coughs and colds. This year’s spike in respiratory viruses will have patients asking which OTC to take for cough and cold symptoms. Continue to emphasize nondrug options like fluids, cool-mist humidifiers, ice chips for sore throat,…
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What supplements can KIDS take for cough?
As a community pharmacist, you will be asked more about supplements can kids take for cough and cold. Many OTC cough and cold medicines commonly used by adults aren’t recommended for children under the age of 6 years old. So, you may find parents asking if any supplements can be safely used... Most supplements are evaluated for safety and …
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OTC cough medications
As a community pharmacist, patients will ask you how to manage acute cough due to the common cold. There still isn't good evidence for or against using OTC or prescribed medications for acute cough due to a cold. But patients often want to take something. So continue to suggest trying nondrug options first: fluids, cool-mist humidifiers, etc... …
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Antibiotic prescribing for acute bronchitis and cough
P resents as cough with or without sputum, breathlessness, wheeze or general malaise. No chest signs other than wheeze and crackles. Crackles, if present, should clear with coughing; if they persist, review diagnosis. First line management is self-care and safety-netting. Antibiotics offer little benefit if the patient has no co-morbidities and may cause side effects…
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Cough and cold medications in pregnancy and lactation
FALL AND WINTER WILL BRING UP MORE QUESTIONS ABOUT WHICH COUGH, COLD, AND ALLERGY MEDICATIONS to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Recommend trying nondrug options first, a humidifier or vaporizer, plenty of fluids to help thin mucus, and nasal saline for congestion. Suggest other options when this isn't enough... Nasal steroids. These don&…
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Respiratory and Allergy
Assessment and management of bronchitis
OVERVIEW ㅡ Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the tracheobronchial tree. It is usually classified as acute or chronic. Acute bronchitis is characterized by a cough occasionally associated with sputum production for less than 3 weeks. Chronic bronchitis is defined clinically as persistent productive cough for at least 3 months during a p…
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Respiratory and Allergy
Approach to acute cough
Overview ㅡ Differential is broad; focus on ruling out serious illness (ex: cancer). Avoid antibiotics for viral upper respiratory infection (URI) and bronchitis. Acute cough means a cough lasting less than 3 weeks.. Assessment DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS ㅡ Viral respiratory syndromes or environmental irrita…
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