Over the counter: Colds and influenza

Mary Bushell; Lyn Todd

Over the counter: Colds and influenza

Mary Bushell
, Lyn Todd

Pharmacy

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Abstract

The common cold (cold) and influenza (the flu) are viral infections of the upper respiratory tract. They have many overlapping symptoms. Both are acute illnesses, highly contagious and spread by respiratory droplets; and affect people of all ages. Pharmacists are ideally placed to assist individuals to manage their symptoms and provide education to minimise the spread of infection.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	52-62
Number of pages	11
Journal	Australian Pharmacist
Volume	38
Issue number	5
Publication status	Published - Jun 2019

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Over the counter: Colds and influenza

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