Patient Education: OTC Medications for Upper Respiratory Infection

Authors

Lauren A. Okamoto, UVM Larner College of MedicineFollow

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Date

2022

Abstract

Upper respiratory infection (URI) is among the top three diagnoses in the outpatient setting. Symptomatic relief is the reason for the most visits related to this diagnosis in the first couple of weeks after the onset of illness. Patient education on OTC medications for this use is often a component of these visits. The goal of this project is to create a standardized tool for patient education and reference to improve efficiency of education as well as patient understanding and future use of resources.

Clinical Site

Ridgefield Primary Care, Ridgefield, CT

Keywords

Connecticut, upper respiratory infection, URI, over the counter, OTC, symptomatic treatment

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Disciplines

Medical Education | Primary Care

Recommended Citation

Okamoto, Lauren A., "Patient Education: OTC Medications for Upper Respiratory Infection" (2022). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 731.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/731