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Croup: diagnosis and management

Croup is a common childhood illness that can usually be managed at home. Pharmacists can counsel worried parents on appropriate treatment and should also be aware of red-flag symptoms and referral pathways.…

Published: 13 August 2024

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How to identify and manage prolonged acute and chronic cough in pre-school children

Pharmacists should be able to select the correct management approach to children presenting with cough, and identify when symptoms warrant further investigation.…

Published: 14 May 2024

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Rhinosinusitis: symptoms, diagnosis and management in community pharmacy

Pharmacists are likely to encounter patients concerned about nasal congestion, and should know when it is appropriate to treat and when to refer.…

Published: 12 January 2024

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Case-based learning: acute diarrhoea

How to diagnose and manage acute diarrhoea.…

Published: 26 July 2021

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Implementing a cold and flu training programme in the community pharmacy

Practical steps for implementing a training programme to support staff in delivering consistent and reliable cold and flu management advice to the public.…

Published: 3 October 2019

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Reconsidering community pharmacy’s role in cold and flu

Outlining the vital role of each member of the pharmacy team and highlighting best practice when patients present with cold and flu ensures a consistent, high standard of care is available across pharmacy.…

Published: 27 September 2019

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Case-based learning: sore throat

Most sore throats are caused by viral infections and get better within a week through self-care. However, it is important to recognise when a sore throat is a symptom of a more serious illness.…

Published: 17 September 2019

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Case-based learning: cough

Most coughs are acute and self-limiting; however, it is important to understand when a cough becomes clinically significant.…

Published: 13 August 2019