UConn Cough and Cold 3

Patient has a stuffy nose and is looking for an OTC product for relief. Patient heard from a friend that nasal sprays can work the fastest for relief.  Identify potential risk in taking inhalant OTC products for sinus congestion relief and counseling/educating the potential dangers of using nasal sprays too long. Recommend Afrin nasal spray.  Nasal […]

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UConn Cough and Cold 2

Patient presents to the counter to ask about a medication that he hopes will alleviate his chesty cough with phlegm. Advise him on if this medication is correct for his condition and counsel on how to use it.  Help patient identify illness, advise the patient on a correct route for medication to manage this illness, […]

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UConn Cough and Cold 1

Patient comes in looking for a solution to her elderly (80 year old) mother’s her mother has a chesty cough with phlegm. Her mother has had a cold for the last several days. She brings up Mucinex D, which she always uses, and asks if this is okay to help alleviate her mother’s cough.  Be […]

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