Common Cold Lecture 2024 PDF
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Riyadh Elm University
2024
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This lecture discusses the common cold, focusing on OTC products and patient counseling. The lecture covers the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment options. The target audience is likely postgraduate students in a pharmacy program.
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Common Cold OTC Products and Patient Counseling PHRM 613 Reference – Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs 18th Edition. Colds A cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract Colds are usually self-limiting Colds symptoms are bothersome Patients fre...
Common Cold OTC Products and Patient Counseling PHRM 613 Reference – Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs 18th Edition. Colds A cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract Colds are usually self-limiting Colds symptoms are bothersome Patients frequently self-medicate Colds Pathophysiology Colds are limited to the upper respiratory tract and primarily affect the following respiratory structures: pharynx, nasopharynx, nose, cavernous sinusoids, and paranasal sinuses. More than 200 viruses cause colds. The majority of colds in children and adults are caused by rhinoviruses. 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 (
