Symptoms in the Pharmacy von Alison/Blenkinsopp Blenkinsopp

<p><b>Fully updated to reflect NHS moves</b><b>to encourage greater self-care and more use of over-the-counter remedies</b><br /><br />Informed 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.</p><p>The indispensable guide to assessing and managing common symptoms seen in the pharmacy</p><ul><li>Includes information about medicines recently reclassified for OTC supply such as those for malaria prophylaxis and erectile dysfunction</li><li>Now includes more highlights of Red Flag signs and symptoms</li><li>Covers respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin, ear and eye, cardiovascular, and pain conditions</li><li>Offers specific recommendations for womens, mens and childrens health problems</li><li>Provides decision making support for cases involving ethical dilemmas</li><li>Features a visual display of relevant treatment guidelines</li><li>Emphasizes the evidence base for OTC medicines</li></ul><p>With expert coverage of most common ailments which will be encountered by pharmacists on a daily basis,<i>Symptoms in the Pharmacy, 8^th Edition</i> is a professional resource youll want to keep close at hand for frequent consultation.</p>

Alison Blenkinsopp, OBE, BPharm, FFRPS, PhD is Professor of the Practice of Pharmacy in the School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences of the University of Bradford, Bradford, UK.Martin Duerden, BMedSci, MB BS, DRCOG, DipTher, DPH, FRCGP is a General Practitioner and Honorary Senior Research Fellow with the Centre for Health Economics and Medicines Evaluation of Bangor University, Bangor, UK.John Blenkinsopp, MB, ChB, BPharm, MRPharmS is Chief Medical Officer, Avipero Ltd, a biopharmaceutical company based in Edinburgh, UK.

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

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