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This module is about current thinking
on winter health. It will consider the symptoms and treatment options for coughs, colds and flu.
Learning objectives
- Appreciate the differences between the common cold, influenza and coughs, and be aware of some of the conditions that can cause similar symptoms
- Understand the self-help tips and OTC products that may help to relieve winter ailment symptoms
- Be able to advise on some of the preventative measures that people can take to reduce the risk of suffering from, or passing on, one of these conditions.
Contributing author: Asha Fowells MRPharmS, community pharmacist and freelance pharmacy writer.