Symptoms in the Pharmacy: A Guide to the Management of Common Illnesses

Fully updated to reflect NHS moves to encourage greater self–care and more use of over–the–counter remediesInformed 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. INDICE: Preface .Introduction: How to Use This Book About the Companion Website vii ix xxv .Chapter 1 Respiratory Problems 1 .Colds and flu 1 .Cough 18 .Sore throat 29 .Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) 38 .Respiratory symptoms for direct referral 47 .Chapter 2 Gastrointestinal Tract Problems 53 .Mouth ulcers 53 .Heartburn 60 .Indigestion 69 .Nausea and vomiting 78 .Motion sickness and its prevention 81 .Constipation 85 .Diarrhoea 95 .Irritable bowel syndrome 108 .Haemorrhoids 116 .Chapter 3 Skin Conditions 127 .Eczema/dermatitis 127 .Acne 138 .Common fungal infections 146 .Cold sores 158 .Warts and verrucae 162 .Scabies 170 .Dandruff 174 .Psoriasis 179 .Chapter 4 Painful Conditions 187 .Headache 187 .Musculoskeletal problems 205 .Chapter 5 Women s Health 219 .Cystitis 219 .Dysmenorrhoea 228 .Premenstrual syndrome 235 .Menorrhagia 237 .Vaginal thrush 240 .Emergency hormonal contraception 249 .Common symptoms in pregnancy 257 .Chapter 6 Men s Health 261 .Lower urinary tract symptoms 261 .Erectile dysfunction 266 .Hair loss 269 .Chapter 7 Eye and Ear Problems 275 .Eye problems: The red eye 275 .Eye problems: The dry eye 281 .Common ear problems 286 .Chapter 8 Childhood Conditions 293 .Illnesses affecting infants and children up to 16 years 293 .Infantile colic 299 .Teething 302 .Nappy rash (napkin dermatitis) 303 .Head lice 309 .Threadworm (pinworm) 315 .Oral thrush (oral candidiasis) 320 .Chapter 9 Insomnia 327 .Difficulty sleeping 327 .Chapter 10 Prevention of Heart Disease 339 .Prevention of heart disease 339 .Chapter 11 Malaria Prevention 359 .Appendix A: Summary of Symptoms for Direct Referral 369 .Appendix B: Resource and Reference Grid 371 .Index 387

• ISBN: 978-1-119-31796-8
• Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 432
• Fecha Publicación: 04/05/2018
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés