Avoid Pitfalls With Cough Meds

January 2018

Patients will ask how to manage acute cough due to the common cold.

There still isn't good evidence for or against using OTC or Rx meds for acute cough due to a cold.

But patients often want to take something. Continue to suggest trying nondrug options first...fluids, cool-mist humidifiers, etc.

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Table of Contents

Influenza Educate When to Use Antivirals for Influenza
Hypertension Help Your Patient Get Accurate Blood Pressure Readings
Cough & Cold Avoid Pitfalls With Cough Meds
Diabetes Meds Don't Rule Out Sulfonylureas for Type 2 Diabetes
Women's Health Be Knowledgeable About Medical Abortion with Mifegymiso
Pediatrics Advise Caution With Sports and Energy Drinks in Kids and Teens
Topicals Point Out Topical Steroid Options
Hypothyroidism Be Prepared to Answer Common Questions About Hypothyroidism
Substance Use Disorder Explain When Naltrexone Might Be Appropriate for Opioid Dependence
Med Safety Counsel Patients on Meds Linked to Driving Impairment
Insulin Stay Sharp for Potential Errors With Insulin Pens