SYMPTOMS IN THE PHARMACY. A GUIDE TO THE MANAGEMENT OF COMMON ILLNESSES. 8TH EDITION

• 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

Fully updated to reflect NHS moves to encourage greater self-care and more use of over-the-counter remedies

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.
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.

Authors
• Alison Blenkinsopp, OBE, BPharm, FFRPS, PhD is Professor of the Practice of Pharmacy in the School of Pharmacy 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.