Diagnosing coughs and colds.
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Retail Clinician CE Lesson
Learning Objectives Upon the completion of this lesson, the clinician should be able to: 1. Differentiate types of respiratory symptoms (viral versus bacterial) 2. Determine appropriate treatment based on symptoms and etiology. 3. Counsel patients regarding appropriate management of coughs and colds (particularly avoidance of inappropriate antibiotic use). 4. Identify adverse effects and contra...
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
دوره 54 498 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004