Abstract

This webinar aims to provide pharmacists and medical doctors with a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology of common cold symptoms, such as sore throat, blocked nose and cough. The session will delve into the role of pharmacists in managing common cold symptoms, highlighting the burden of the disease and outlining key management guidelines. Participants will learn about early intervention strategies and the optimal timing for intervention. The webinar will also explore the efficacy of lozenges in managing sore throat, cough and blocked nose and discuss the established use of ingredients such as menthol, liquorice, Indian gooseberry, and ginger. Additionally, the session will cover inhalation therapy and the benefits of herbal ingredients like camphor, menthol, and eucalyptus in relieving nasal congestion, cough, body aches and headache. By the end of the webinar, attendees will have a deeper understanding of how to effectively manage common cold symptoms using both lozenges and dry/wet inhalation therapy, enhancing their ability to provide better care for their patients.

Learning objectives

This symposium covers the pathophysiology of these sore throat symptoms- cough and blocked nose. It will also cover how some well-established key ingredients relieve these symptoms in the simple and convenient lozenges dosage and inhalation therapy solution to relieve common cold symptoms such as nasal congestion cough, and sore throat.

• What is the role of the pharmacist in the management of the common cold?
• Burden of disease.
• Briefly outline management guidelines.
• What is early intervention & when to intervene?
• Managing Sore throat symptoms- Cough & Blocked Nose.
• Attributes of lozenges efficacy.
• Established use of Menthol, Liquorice, Indian gooseberry, and Ginger.
• What is the inhalation therapy and herbal ingredients such as (camphor, menthol, and eucalyptus) to manage cold symptoms such as nasal congestion and cough?
• The benefit of inhalation therapy, When & how to use it.

Accreditation

Expected 2 CME DHA (Dubai Health Authority)

Speakers & Agenda

15:00 - 17:00 (GST) UAE | 14:00 - 16:00 KSA

Moderator

Prof. Ibrahim Alsarra Show CV