OTC - Cough, Fever, Headache (UNFINISHED)

What questions should be asked for Cough OTC?

productive unproductive

length, frequency

worse

better

conditions, meds, allergies

pregnancy, breastfeeding

non-pharm

pharm

willing to try

What questions should be asked for Fever OTC?

temperature

length

better/tried anything

medications, conditions, allergies

pregnancy/breastfeeding

non pharm

pharm

willing to try

monior

3 days → referral

What questions should be asked for Headache OTC?

Location?

Pain feel?

Start? Length? Frequency?

Severity?

Worse? Better?

Other symptoms?

Conditions/Allergies/Medications

pregnancy/breastfeeding

Non-Pharm

Pharm

Willing to try?

More than 3 days/week, contact doctor

What are some OTC products for Cough types? Non pharm?

What are some OTC options for Fever types? Non Pharm?

Non

• lightweight clothes

• remove blankets

• comfortable room temp

• Adequate fluid intake

  • 1-2 oz per hour kid

  • 3-4 oz per hour adult

Pharm

ibuprofen

Acetaminophen

What are some OTC options for Headache types? Non-pharm?

Tension (bilateral, pressure, mild-moderate)

Migraine (unilateral, throbbing, moderate-severe)

Sinus (face, pressure behind eyes, mild-severe)

Tension - acetaminophen, NSAIDS

Migraine - Requires medical diagnosis → NSAIDS

Sinus - Decongestants