<div>Treating colds, flu, and more with Dr Amber Bird! <br> <br> Dive deep into upper respiratory viral infections with Dr Amber Bird, MD (<a href="https://www.med.upenn.edu/apps/faculty/index.php/g275/p8844967">Penn</a>).  Feel confident on when to order testing, recommend symptom relieving treatments, and avoid unnecessary antibiotics.<br> <br> <strong>Claim CME for this episode at </strong><a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/"><strong><a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/">curbsiders.vcuhealth.org</a></strong></a><strong>!</strong><br> <br> <a href="http://patreon.com/curbsiders">Patreon</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/category/curbsiders-podcast">Episodes</a> | <a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5034728.rss">Subscribe</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKlzOLxyztvA1BkJfnf67">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thecurbsiders7326">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/digest">Newsletter</a> | <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Contact</a> | <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/kashlakmemorial">Swag!</a> | <a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/">CME</a><br> <strong><br> Show Segments<br> </strong><br> </div> <ul> <li>00:00 Introduction and Setting the Agenda</li> <li>03:07 Getting to Know the Guest and Rapid Fire Questions</li> <li>05:51 Case from Kashlak: Mateo with Common Cold Symptoms</li> <li>06:12 Defining and Diagnosing the Common Cold</li> <li>09:08 Approach to History and Physical Exam</li> <li>13:23 Viral Respiratory Testing and Its Indications</li> <li>17:36 Symptomatic Treatment Options for the Common Cold</li> <li>24:25 Managing Cough and Nasal Congestion</li> <li>35:03 Home Remedies and natural products</li> <li>42:16 Prescribing Antivirals for Influenza</li> <li>46:33 Antibiotics and Counseling Patients</li> <li>52:07 Contagiousness and Risk to Family Members</li> <li>54:52 Recurring Colds and Risk Factors</li> <li>59:38 Vaccination recommendations</li> <li>01:01:23 Key Takeaways and Conclusion</li> </ul> <div> <strong><br> Credits<br> </strong><br> </div> <ul> <li>Producer: Leah Witt, MD and Molly Heublein, MD</li> <li>Show Notes/CME: Molly Heublein, MD</li> <li>Cover Art and Infographic: Leah Witt, MD</li> <li>Hosts, writers: Leah Witt and Molly Heublein, MD  </li> <li>Reviewer: Fatima Syed, MD</li> <li>Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP</li> <li>Technical Production: PodPaste</li> <li>Guest: Amber Bird, MD</li> </ul> <div> <strong><br> Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://babbel.com/CURB"><strong>Babbel<br> </strong></a><br> Get up to 60% off at <a href="http://babbel.com/CURB">Babbel.com/<strong>CURB</strong></a>. <br> <strong><br> Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://freed.ai/"><strong>Freed<br> </strong></a><br> You can try Freed for free right now by going to <a href="http://freed.ai/">freed.ai</a>. And listeners of Curbsiders can use code<br> CURB50 for $50 off their first month.<br> <br> <strong>Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://panacea.legal/"><strong>Panacea Legal</strong></a><br> <br>  Let Panacea Legal help you today at <a href="http://panacea.legal/">Panacea.Legal</a> </div>