#457 Cold and Flu Season: Upper Respiratory Infections aka URIs

Treating colds, flu, and more with Dr Amber Bird! Dive deep into upper respiratory viral infections with Dr Amber Bird, MD (Penn).  Feel confident on when to order testing, recommend symptom relieving treatments, and avoid unnecessary antibiotics. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Agenda 03:07 Getting to Know the Guest and Rapid Fire Questions 05:51 Case from Kashlak: Mateo with Common Cold Symptoms 06:12 Defining and Diagnosing the Common Cold 09:08 Approach to History and Physical Exam 13:23 Viral Respiratory Testing and Its Indications 17:36 Symptomatic Treatment Options for the Common Cold 24:25 Managing Cough and Nasal Congestion 35:03 Home Remedies and natural products 42:16 Prescribing Antivirals for Influenza 46:33 Antibiotics and Counseling Patients 52:07 Contagiousness and Risk to Family Members 54:52 Recurring Colds and Risk Factors 59:38 Vaccination recommendations 01:01:23 Key Takeaways and Conclusion Credits Producer: Leah Witt, MD and Molly Heublein, MD Show Notes/CME: Molly Heublein, MD Cover Art and Infographic: Leah Witt, MD Hosts, writers: Leah Witt and Molly Heublein, MD   Reviewer: Fatima Syed, MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Amber Bird, MD Sponsor: Babbel Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CURB.  Sponsor: Freed You can try Freed for free right now by going to freed.ai. And listeners of Curbsiders can use code CURB50 for $50 off their first month. Sponsor: Panacea Legal  Let Panacea Legal help you today at Panacea.Legal