Akutní respirační infekce - symptomatická samoléčba u dospělých
| Title in English | Acute respiratory infection - symptomatic self-medication in adults |
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| Year of publication | 2020 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Praktické lékárenství |
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| Doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.36290/lek.2020.037 |
| Keywords | respiratory infections, self-medication |
| Description | Addressing respiratory infections is a common reason to visit a pharmacy. Although the cause of problems can be diverse in terms of inducing agents, many of them can be addressed through self-medication. In 2020, COVID-19, which is caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, is a very current topic. Symptomatic treatment is indicated as monotherapy for respiratory infections of primarily viral etiology, otherwise it is administered as an adjunct to causal treatment. We currently have a range of over-the-counter drugs from various pharmacotherapeutic groups. In addition to drugs, phytopharmaceuticals can also be used. An essential part of the treatment is bed rest, plenty of fluids and a light diet supplemented with vitamins. |