Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)

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Term:
2013
Published:
December 2, 2013
Revised:
December 5, 2013

This unit will highlight the knowledge and evidence necessary to counsel patients on the use of natural products for the alleviation of symptoms of the common cold. Upper respiratory infections are common presenting problems for family physicians. Unrestrained use of antibiotics is increasing resistance of organisms and causing concern. This is in tension with the patients' desire to be helped by the physician. Natural products are a possible solution providing satisfaction to both patient and physician.  
 
As an overview, the unit will provide you with a background understanding of possible therapies. It may later be useful as a reference when seeing patients interested in an integrative approach. 
 
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Photo of chicken soup and aspirin

Image courtesy of Robert Couse-Baker under a Creative Commons license: BY 2.0

Term:
2013
Published:
December 2, 2013
Revised:
December 5, 2013

Texts

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01. Introduction

Sara Warber

02. Objectives

Sara Warber

03. Clinical Presentation

Sara Warber

04. Early Symptoms

Sara Warber

05. Treating a Cough

Sara Warber

06. Codeine/Hydrocodone

Sara Warber

07. Treatment for Rhinorrhea

Sara Warber

08. Antibiotics

Sara Warber

09. Vitamin C for Prevention

Sara Warber

10. Summary

Sara Warber