Colds and Allergy PDF
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Dr. Ibrahim Al-Adham
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This presentation discusses colds and allergies, common conditions leading to healthcare visits. It covers clinical presentation, differentiation from other respiratory disorders, and treatment approaches including non-pharmacological methods. The presentation also covers administration guidelines on nasal dosage formulations and common medication types for such disorders.
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Colds and Allergy Dr. Ibrahim AL-Adham Taken from Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs 1 Colds and Allergy Colds and allergic rhinitis are two of the most common conditions for which patients access the health care system. Colds A...
Colds and Allergy Dr. Ibrahim AL-Adham Taken from Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs 1 Colds and Allergy Colds and allergic rhinitis are two of the most common conditions for which patients access the health care system. Colds A cold, also known as the common cold, is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract 2 Clinical Presentation of Colds A predictable sequence of symptoms appears 1-3 days after infection. Sore throat is the first symptom to appear, followed by nasal symptoms, which dominate 2-3 days later. Cough, although an infrequent symptom (
