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Deconstructing coughs, colds and effective management strategies
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Deconstructing coughs, colds and effective management strategies
Wednesday 14 May 2025, 12:00 AM
For children over one year, honey can be an effective remedy for cough relief [Image: Joceyn Morales on unsplash]
Clinical writer Noni Richards discusses the effective management of upper respiratory tract infections, including symptom assessment, patient education, appropriate product recommendations and preventive strategies
Upper respiratory tract infections, including the common cold, influenza and sinusitis, are prevalent conditions that pharmacists frequently encounter
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