Self Care Center

This is a copy of sheet used by the Etter Heath Center: Self-Care Cold Center.  It is for information only -- you should go to Etter to perform this self diagnostic care and utilize the professional 24/7 care available from the staff.

Step 1.  Place the electronic thermometer under your tongue.  While waiting 30 seconds for the thermometer to register, answer te following questions.

Part A:  Check the symptoms that you have:

Part B:  Sometimes what seems like a cold might be a more serious problem.  Please answer (Y)es or (N)o to the following questions -- they will help determine if you need additional professional care.

If you answer (Y)es to any of these questions in Part B., please see the nurse.  If you answer (N)o to all of the questions, then proceed to Step 3 (below).  You may also see the nurse if you wish (or have questions).

If 30 seconds have elapsed, remove the thermometer, read and record it: _______.  If it is above 101 degF -- SEE THE NURSE!

Step 2.  Examine your throat using the mirror on the table.  Do your tonsils appear red and swollen, or have white spots on them?  If yes -- SEE THE NURSE.  If not, proceed to Step 3.

Step 3.  If you have answered NO to all of the questions above, then you can safely use the medication chosen from the list below:

To feel B-Etter soon, the above medications work best when combined with plenty of rest, liquids (2 liters daily) -- and a nutitious diet.