The "Never Antibiotics" Diagnoses: Viral Acute Upper Respiratory Infection: the Common Cold
After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—
- Describe how to diagnose a viral upper respiratory infection, also known as the common cold.
- Explain why antibiotic therapy is not useful in the treatment of viral upper respiratory tract infections.
- Describe treatment options to manage the symptoms of viral upper respiratory infections.
- Discuss strategies to communicate with patients the appropriate management of viral upper respiratory tract infections.
The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Viral Acute Upper Respiratory Infection: the Common Cold – Slides (PPTX, 2.4 MB)
The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Viral Acute Upper Respiratory Infection: the Common Cold – Facilitator Guide (DOCX, 2.5 MB)
Clinician One-Page Document and Discussion Guide
Upper Respiratory Infection – Clinician One-Page Document (PDF, 180 KB)
Upper Respiratory Infection – Discussion Guide (DOCX, 38 KB)
Patient Handouts
These handouts can be given to your patients to help them understand their infection and your antibiotic choices.
