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Symptoms in the Pharmacy: A Guide to the Management of Common Illnesses 8th Edition
Symptoms in the Pharmacy: A Guide to the Management of Common Illnesses Eighth Edition:
Fully updated to reflect NHS movesto encourage greater self-care and more use of over-the-counter remedies
Informed by the experiences and expertise of seasoned pharmacists and GPs, this reference guide provides pharmacists working in the community with the treatment information they need when they need it. Each chapter incorporates a decision-making framework which distills the information necessary for treatment along with suggestions on “when to refer” set off in summary boxes. Elucidating case studies are provided throughout, in which pharmacists and doctors describe, in their own words, listening to and treating patients suffering with a range of common problems, from migraine to eczema to IBS.
The indispensable guide to assessing and managing common symptoms seen in the pharmacy
- Includes information about medicines recently reclassified for OTC supply such as those for malaria prophylaxis and erectile dysfunction
- Now includes more highlights of “Red Flag” signs and symptoms
- Covers respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin, ear and eye, cardiovascular, and pain conditions
- Offers specific recommendations for women’s, men’s and children’s health problems
- Provides decision making support for cases involving ethical dilemmas
- Features a visual display of relevant treatment guidelines
- Emphasizes the evidence base for OTC medicines
With expert coverage of most common ailments which will be encountered by pharmacists on a daily basis, Symptoms in the Pharmacy, 8th Edition is a professional resource you’ll want to keep close at hand for frequent consultation.
Additional ISBNs:
∗ eText ISBN: 1119318009, 978-1119318002, 9781119318002
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Preface
Introduction: How to Use This Book
About the Companion Website
Chapter 1 Respiratory Problems
Colds and flu
Cough
Sore throat
Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
Respiratory symptoms for direct referral
Chapter 2 Gastrointestinal Tract Problems
Mouth ulcers
Heartburn
Indigestion
Nausea and vomiting
Motion sickness and its prevention
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Management
Practical points
Irritable bowel syndrome
Haemorrhoids
Chapter 3 Skin Conditions
Eczema/dermatitis
Acne
Common fungal infections
Cold sores
Warts and verrucae
Scabies
Dandruff
Psoriasis
Chapter 4 Painful Conditions
Headache
Musculoskeletal problems
Chapter 5 Women’s Health
Cystitis
Dysmenorrhoea
Premenstrual syndrome
Menorrhagia
Vaginal thrush
Emergency hormonal contraception
Common symptoms in pregnancy
Chapter 6 Men’s Health
Lower urinary tract symptoms
Erectile dysfunction
Hair loss
Chapter 7 Eye and Ear Problems
Eye problems: The red eye
Eye problems: The dry eye
Common ear problems
Note
Chapter 8 Childhood Conditions
Illnesses affecting infants and children up to 16 years
Infantile colic
Teething
Nappy rash (napkin dermatitis)
Head lice
Threadworm (pinworm)
Oral thrush (oral candidiasis)
Chapter 9 Insomnia
Difficulty sleeping
Chapter 10 Prevention of Heart Disease
Prevention of heart disease
Chapter 11 Malaria Prevention
Appendix A: Summary of Symptoms for Direct Referral
Appendix B: Resource and Reference Grid
Index
EULA
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