Susan Allen

Contributor

Susan Allen is a freelance writer and lecturer at the Leicester School of Pharmacy.

Managing Raynaud’s phenomenon

As temperatures lower, pharmacists are more likely to encounter people with Raynaud’s phenomenon. Susan Allen explains.…

Haemorrhoids and anal fissures

Susan Allen looks at two common anorectal problems that pharmacists might encounter.…

How to deal with constipation

Susan Allen outlines the causes of and treatments for constipation and discusses special groups pharmacists should consider.…

Management of myasthenia gravis

In this article, Susan Allen describes the symptoms of myasthenia gravis and what support pharmacists can give.…

Chickenpox and shingles infection

In this article, Susan Allen looks at varicella zoster infection, its management and precautions for susceptible individuals.…

Inner ear disorders and hearing

In a second article on ear disorders, Sue Allen focuses on disorders of the inner ear, hearing impairment and ototoxic drugs.…

Outer and middle ear problems

In the first of two articles on the ear, Susan Allen looks at ear anatomy and considers conditions that affect the outer and middle ear.…

Understanding sickle cell anaemia

Sickle cell awareness day (4 July) kicks off a campaign that runs to the end of the month. In this article, Susan Allen helps pharmacists understand the medical needs of — and support required by — patients with sickle cell anaemia.…

Insomnia and its management

In this second article about sleep and sleeping disorders, Susan Allen defines insomnia and addresses management aspects, such as sleep diaries, establishing good sleep hygiene habits and the use of various over-the-counter and prescription treatments.…