Brrrrr it's cold outside, common cold that is! Josh and Jennifer, the mom on drugs, tackle a brisk topic as they delve into the world of the virus and why these pesky bugs tend to come around this time of year!

• Intro
  • 1 billion cases occur in United States annually
  • One of top five illnesses in U.S.
  • Adults: 2-3 colds/year; children: 6 or more/year
  • Colds may occur at any time of year but more common in winter months
• What it is
  • Viral infection of upper respiratory tract
    • Most caused by rhinoviruses but may also be caused by coronavirus and adenovirus
    • Represents 60% of all disorders with nasal stuffiness/discharge as primary complaint (Patient Assessment in Pharmacy – chapter 7)
    • Onset is typically slow – symptoms progress over 12-36 hours and last 5-9 days (Pati ...