Managing Acute Cough in Pharmacy Practice

What you'll learn

• Identify common causes of acute cough and apply appropriate assessment approaches when evaluating patients in pharmacy practice.
• Recognise the differences between antitussives, expectorants, and other over-the-counter cough products based on their therapeutic uses and patient needs.
• Describe how expectorants, antitussives, and honey work in managing cough symptoms and supporting patient care.
• Use clinical knowledge to recommend suitable OTC cough treatments and support safe symptom management.
• Counsel patients on the correct use of cough medications, expected outcomes, dosing considerations, and when to seek further medical advice.
• Identify factors that influence treatment selection and ensure patients receive safe, effective, and appropriate cough management advice.