Anacay, Herbert A. <br/><br/>
A Comparative study on the utilization of traditionally and commercially prepared medicines prescribed to treat upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) in Barangay Kayquit, Indang, Cavite / 
by Herbert A. Anacay and Sue G. Santillan 
 - Indang, Cavite :  Cavite State University- Main Campus,  2006. 
 - vii, 45 pages :  illustrations ;  28 cm. 
<br/><br/> Special Problem (BS Nursing) Cavite State University. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references. 
<br/><br/>College of Nursing (CON)  College of Nursing (CON) 
<br/><br/> 	 ANACAY HERBERT A., SANTILLAN SUE G. A Comparative Study on the Utilization of Traditionally and Commercially Prepared Medicines Prescribed to Treat Upper respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) on Brgy. Kayquit, Indang, Cavite. A Special Problem, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, College of Nursing, Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite., April 2006. Adviser: Nenita B. Panaligan, R.N. and Dr. Josefina R. Rint, PhD. <br/><br/>	This study aimed to compare the preference of the consumers between traditionally and commercially prepared medicines for the treatment of upper respiratory tract infection, (URTI). Further, it evaluated the prevalence of the use of herbal and commercial medicines available and accessible to treat URTI. Also, it determined the reasons and benefits derived from the use of herbal and commercial medicines. Herbal medicines were highly preferred due to its effectiveness. Among the common herbal medicines used to treat URTI, oregano was the most commonly utilized in Brgy. Kayquit, Indang, Cavite. Commercial medicines were highly preferred due to its availability and results showed that it was utilized by majority of the respondents. <br/> 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Influenza<br/>Upper respiratory tract infection
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>616.203   / An1 2006