Cough and Cold

When used as directed, non pharmaceutical products provide swift relief, but patients with persistent or severe pain should see a physician.

The amplitude of vocal cord movement may indicate patient health and wellbeing.

Similar symptoms often make it difficult for patients to tell the contagious respiratory conditions apart.

Traditionally, endemic fungi are characterized by geographical distribution, however, disease-causing fungi may infect people beyond these havens.

Findings from the University of British Columbia’s Life Sciences Institute show a potential path toward antiviral treatments that could be used against many different pathogens.

When mildly ill, individuals who reflect on the potential consequences of their behavior are less likely to go to holiday gatherings and events.

Clinicians should consider potential aspiration of illicit drug packets that were swallowed or inserted into the body.

Coughing is a reflex predominantly mediated by control centers in respiratory areas of the brainstem, which is modulated by the cerebral cortex.

Benzonatate overdoses were reported in children under 2 years of age after accidentally ingesting as few as 1-2 capsules.

Defending yourself against the flu and spreading diseases can be as simple as washing your hands.

Reemergence of pertussis continues despite high immunization rates.

A plethora of products complicates self-care, but pharmacists can provide guidance on nonprescription options.

A session presenter at the ASCP 2022 Annual Meeting explained how the COVID-19 pandemic significantly magnified the importance of infection prevention and control practices in long-term care.

Wellblends Immune & Respiratory is a 3-in-1 blend designed with ingredients to provide advanced immune support.

Acetaminophen helps to reduce fevers and treat headaches, pains, and menstrual cramps.

Aobbiy is a lung expansion and mucus relief device that aids in mucus removal to help clear the airway.

Broncochem is an expectorant syrup to help cough symptoms.

Mucinex DM is an expectorant and cough suppressant.

How would you handle these patient questions?

Sinex helps to relieve sinus congestion and pressure.

It is the role of the pharmacist to ensure patients are adequately counseled on the adverse effects and potential harms of codeine.

Cough suppressant and antihistamine lowers the frequency and intensity of coughing.

Consider patients' disease states, medication regimens, and other regularly used nonprescription drugs.

Sinupret is a natural product that may help to promote strong nasal passages and sinuses along with overall immune function.

Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief treats nasal congestion and sinus pressure.

SinusCalm is intended to relieve nasal congestion, sinus pain and pressure, and headache associated with the common cold or allergies.

Dimetapp is for cold and cough.

Equate Sinus PE & Allergy helps to alleviate itchy nose and throat, sinus congestion and pressure, and runny nose.

Theraful is a cold and flu medication that may help to relieve symptoms such as congestion, sore throat, aching, and fever.

Loratadine is an antihistamine that treats symptoms of allergies such as itching, runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing.