Beating the winter blues

A presentation on Coughs, Colds and the FluTim Tomas

Cold Winters, Morning Cough-

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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!