Symptoms in the Pharmacy

Symptoms in the Pharmacy

A Guide to the Management of Common Illnesses

Blenkinsopp, Alison; Duerden, Martin; Blenkinsopp, John

John Wiley & Sons Inc

10/2022

576

Mole

Inglês

9781119807445

15 a 20 dias

930

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Preface ix

Introduction and How to Use This Book xi

About the Companion Website xxxix

Chapter 1 Respiratory Problems 1

Coughs and colds 1

Cough 20

Sore throat 35

Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) 44

Respiratory symptoms for direct referral 54

Chapter 2 COVID- 19 and Long- COVID 63

Covid- 19 63

Long- COVID - continuing symptoms after COVID- 19 infection 69

Chapter 3 Gastrointestinal Tract Problems 79

Mouth ulcers 79

Heartburn 88

Indigestion 99

Nausea and vomiting 109

Motion sickness and its prevention 113

Constipation 116

Diarrhoea 130

Irritable bowel syndrome 146

Haemorrhoids 158

Chapter 4 Skin Conditions 171

Eczema/dermatitis 171

Acne 184

Common fungal infections 192

Ringworm (tinea) 198

Fungal nail infections (onychomycosis) 199

Intertrigo (candidal skin crease infections) 201

Cold sores 204

Sunburn 209

Warts and verrucae 211

Scabies 218

Dandruff 223

Psoriasis 227

Chapter 5 Painful Conditions 237

Musculoskeletal problems 237

Headache 261

Chapter 6 Women's Health 283

Cystitis 283

Incontinence 293

Dysmenorrhoea 303

Premenstrual syndrome 311

Menorrhagia 314

Menopause 317

Vaginal thrush 328

Desogestrel oral contraception 338

Emergency hormonal contraception 345

Common symptoms in pregnancy 355

Chapter 7 Men's Health 361

Lower urinary tract symptoms 361

Erectile dysfunction 366

Hair loss 370

Chapter 8 Older People, Frailty and Falls Prevention 377

Frailty 377

Preventing falls 378

Chapter 9 Eye and Ear Problems 385

Eye problems: the red eye 386

Eye problems: the dry eye 395

Common ear problems 402

Chapter 10 Childhood Conditions 411

Common childhood rashes - infections 411

Impetigo 420

Infantile colic 422

Teething 425

Nappy rash (napkin dermatitis) 426

Head lice 432

Threadworm (pinworm) 439

Oral thrush (oral candidiasis) 443

Chapter 11 Insomnia and Mental Well- Being 453

Insomnia 453

Mental well- being 461

Suicidal thoughts and suicide prevention 464

Chapter 12 Prevention of Heart Disease 471

Prevention of heart disease 471

Smoking cessation and nicotine replacement therapy 480

OTC orlistat 487

Chapter 13 Malaria Prevention 495

Chapter 14 Pharmacogenomics 507

Appendix: Summary of Symptoms for Direct Referral 517

Index 519
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symptoms; treatment; illness; pharmacy; pharmacist; pharmacy reference; pharmacist reference; Respiratory problems; Gastrointestinal Tract problems; Painful Conditions; Women's Health; Men's Health; Eye problems; Ear problems; Childhood conditions; Mental Health; Prevention of Heart Disease; Malaria prevention; healthcare guidance; primary care; doctor referrals