Pharmacists at Creighton University want you to know how to treat those fall sicknesses they are seeing in patients. A Creighton University pharmacy resident said the common cold virus doesn’t always mean a trip to the doctor’s office. “Usually you can do things to help with the symptoms over the counter like we do a lot in our pharmacy,” Alyssa Ferrazzo said.However, over-the-counter medications aren’t always the solution. “Usually the symptoms last for 7 to 10 days. Over 10 days, you probably want to go see a doctor and it could be bacterial in nature at that point,” she said. As cases of RSV, flu and COVID-19 are going up nationwide, CHI Health also wants people to be aware of the risk for sickness when it comes to holiday gatherings. “Washing your hands is still a good idea. Taking care of yourself, making sure you get enough sleep, keeping your immune system as healthy as possible. It is a good place to start,” Dr. Carlos Prendes, a family medicine physician, said. Prendes also said it’s also important to find out if anyone attending a gathering is not feeling well.When it comes to wearing a mask, he said it’s still a personal choice, but wearing one could minimize your risk to other people.
Pharmacists at Creighton University want you to know how to treat those fall sicknesses they are seeing in patients.
A Creighton University pharmacy resident said the common cold virus doesn’t always mean a trip to the doctor’s office.
“Usually you can do things to help with the symptoms over the counter like we do a lot in our pharmacy,” Alyssa Ferrazzo said.
However, over-the-counter medications aren’t always the solution.
“Usually the symptoms last for 7 to 10 days. Over 10 days, you probably want to go see a doctor and it could be bacterial in nature at that point,” she said.
As cases of RSV, flu and COVID-19 are going up nationwide, CHI Health also wants people to be aware of the risk for sickness when it comes to holiday gatherings.
“Washing your hands is still a good idea. Taking care of yourself, making sure you get enough sleep, keeping your immune system as healthy as possible. It is a good place to start,” Dr. Carlos Prendes, a family medicine physician, said.
Prendes also said it’s also important to find out if anyone attending a gathering is not feeling well.
When it comes to wearing a mask, he said it’s still a personal choice, but wearing one could minimize your risk to other people.
Pharmacists at Creighton University want you to know how to treat those fall sicknesses they are seeing in patients. A Creighton University pharmacy resident said the common cold virus doesn’t always mean a trip to the doctor’s office. “Usually you can do things to help with the symptoms over the counter like we do a lot in our pharmacy,” Alyssa Ferrazzo said.However, over-the-counter medications aren’t always the solution. “Usually the symptoms last for 7 to 10 days. Over 10 days, you probably want to go see a doctor and it could be bacterial in nature at that point,” she said. As cases of RSV, flu and COVID-19 are going up nationwide, CHI Health also wants people to be aware of the risk for sickness when it comes to holiday gatherings. “Washing your hands is still a good idea. Taking care of yourself, making sure you get enough sleep, keeping your immune system as healthy as possible. It is a good place to start,” Dr. Carlos Prendes, a family medicine physician, said. Prendes also said it’s also important to find out if anyone attending a gathering is not feeling well.When it comes to wearing a mask, he said it’s still a personal choice, but wearing one could minimize your risk to other people.
Pharmacists at Creighton University want you to know how to treat those fall sicknesses they are seeing in patients.
A Creighton University pharmacy resident said the common cold virus doesn’t always mean a trip to the doctor’s office.
“Usually you can do things to help with the symptoms over the counter like we do a lot in our pharmacy,” Alyssa Ferrazzo said.
However, over-the-counter medications aren’t always the solution.
“Usually the symptoms last for 7 to 10 days. Over 10 days, you probably want to go see a doctor and it could be bacterial in nature at that point,” she said.
As cases of RSV, flu and COVID-19 are going up nationwide, CHI Health also wants people to be aware of the risk for sickness when it comes to holiday gatherings.
“Washing your hands is still a good idea. Taking care of yourself, making sure you get enough sleep, keeping your immune system as healthy as possible. It is a good place to start,” Dr. Carlos Prendes, a family medicine physician, said.
Prendes also said it’s also important to find out if anyone attending a gathering is not feeling well.
When it comes to wearing a mask, he said it’s still a personal choice, but wearing one could minimize your risk to other people.
