Post on 17-Aug-2015
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Beating the winter blues
A presentation on Coughs, Colds and the FluTim Tomas
Cold Winters, Morning Cough-
Fees
What is a cough?
What is a cough?
COUGH
What is a cough?
COUGH
Acute
Chronic
What is a cough?
COUGH
Acute
Dry
Chesty
Chronic
Dry
Chesty
What is a cough?
A reflex of the bodyo Helps get rid of:
Mucous Irritants
Smoke Dry winter air
Allergens
• Pollen
• Dust Dry winter air
What is a cough?
COUGH
Acute
Dry
Cold/Flu
Irritant
AllergenChest
y Cold/Flu
Chronic
Dry
Medicine
Allergy
Reflux
Chesty
Infection
Asthma
Smoking
What is a cough?
COUGH
Acute
Dry
Cold/Flu
Irritant
AllergenChest
y Cold/Flu
Chronic
Dry
Medicine
Allergy
Reflux
Chesty
Infection
Asthma
Smoking
What is a cough?
COUGH
Acute
Dry
Cold/Flu
Irritant
AllergenChest
y Cold/Flu
Chronic
Dry
Medicine
Allergy
Reflux
Chesty
Infection
Asthma
Smoking
What can we do?
The Cold War With The Flu
What Is The Cold And What Is The Flu?
What Is The Cold And What Is The Flu?
Symptoms 1-4 days after catching the virusDry/sore throatRunny noseBlocked noseSneezingCoughingHoarse voiceHeadache
What Is The Cold And What Is The Flu?
The flu is more severe, infectious and lasts longer than the cold.
Symptoms include:Cold like symptoms plus
Fatigue Aching/pain High fever (over 37.5°C)
Someone else might be present to ask for medicine
So, Coughs, Colds, The Flu? Being Cold? What’s The Deal?
Coughs are protectiveStop further entry of virusesBodies way of trying to remove infection
Runny noses are also protectiveExtra layer to trap particlesBut can cause post nasal drip
More coughing! Also caused by extra cold temperatures
Cold and dry air are also irritants
Treating Coughs, Colds And The Flu
What do we give to treat a chesty cough?
Adults:10mL every 8 hours. Maximum of 3 doses in 24 hours.
Children:(Over 12) 10mL every 8 hours. Maximum of 3 doses in 24 hours.
(6-12 years) 5mL every 8 hours. Maximum of 3 doses in 24 hours.
(6 and under) Not recommended.
What do we give to treat a dry cough?
Adults:
Children:
Adults:10mL every 6-8 hours. Maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours.
Children:(Over 12) 10mL every 6-8 hours. Maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours.
(6-12 years) 5mL every 8 hours. Maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours.
(6 and under) Not recommended.
What do we give someone with a cold or the flu?
Adults:Dry/sore throat:• Strepsils Honey and Lemon Lozenges• Strepsils Plus Anaesthetic Throat SprayRunny nose:• Razene 10mg tabletsBlocked nose:• Sudafed PE rangeHeadache and fever:• Panadol• Neuromol
Children:Dry/sore throat:• Strepsils Children 6+Runny nose:• HistaclearBlocked nose:• (Over 12 years) Sudafed PE range Headache and fever:• Panadol
Is there anything else we can give?
Vitamins and supplementsVitamin CEchinaceaSeleniumHerbal teas etc.
Beanies, scarves, gloves, etc.
Wheat packs
What other helpful tips do we have?
Remember to wash your hands
Cover your face when you cough or sneeze
Book your flu vaccine for next winter
Cover up and keep warm!