Sukeshi Makhecha

S.Makhecha@rbht.nhs.uk

Lead pharmacist, Paediatrics and Paediatric Respiratory Specialist Pharmacist, Royal Brompton and Evelina Hospitals

Respiratory syncytial virus in children

A common cause of respiratory tract infection in children, respiratory syncytial virus has similar features to other viral illnesses. Pharmacists therefore need to know how to recognise differential diagnoses and when it is appropriate to refer.…

Children and young people with asthma: pharmacological management and monitoring

The second of our two-part series on asthma in children and young people outlines pharmacological management and appropriate monitoring of the condition.…

Children and young people with asthma: symptoms, diagnosis and the role of pharmacy

The first of our two-part series on asthma in children and young people is an overview of the condition, outlining the role pharmacy can play in supporting patients and their families and/or carers.…

Clinical impact of CFTR modulator therapy roll-out

An overview of the essential role a specialist cystic fibrosis pharmacist has in the optimisation of CFTR modulator combinations and a closer look at real-world clinical outcomes.…

Diagnosis and management of wheeze in pre-school children

How to recognise the symptoms of pre-school wheeze in practice, and advise parents and carers on where effective management differs from that of childhood asthma.…