Symptoms in the Pharmacy: A Guide to the Management of Common Illness

by Blenkinsopp, Alison; Paxton, Paul

• ISBN13: 9780632059065
• ISBN10: 0632059060
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Summary

Keele Univ., Staffordshire, UK. British-oriented guide for pharmacists who are asked for advice by their customers. Contains a revised introduction on triaging, new case studies and comments, and includes changes in the over-the-counter treatments recommended. Previous edition: c1998. Softcover. DNLM: Diagnosis--Handbook.s

Author Biography

John Blenkinsopp is Principal Research Fellow, School of Pharmacy, University of Bradford, West Yorkshire. Alison Blenkinsopp is Professor of the Practice of Pharmacy, Department of Medicines Management, Keele University, Staffordshire.

Table of Contents

Preface	vi
Introduction: How to use this book	1	(14)
Respiratory Problems
Colds and flu	15	(10)
Cough	25	(12)
Sore throat	37	(8)
Allergic rhinitis	45	(10)
Respiratory symptoms for direct referral	55	(6)
Gastrointestinal Tract Problems
Mouth ulcers	61	(7)
Heartburn	68	(8)
Indigestion	76	(10)
Nausea and vomiting	86	(3)
Motion sickness and its prevention	89	(5)
Constipation	94	(10)
Diarrhoea	104	(11)
Irritable bowel syndrome	115	(7)
Haemorrhoids	122	(11)
Skin Conditions
Eczema/dermatitis	133	(8)
Acne	141	(6)
Athlete's foot	147	(7)
Cold sores	154	(5)
Warts and verrucae	159	(5)
Scabies	164	(5)
Dandruff	169	(4)
Hair loss	173	(4)
Psoriasis	177	(6)
Painful Conditions
Headache	183	(13)
Musculoskeletal problems	196	(13)
Women's Health
Cystitis	209	(8)
Dysmenorrhoea	217	(8)
Vaginal thrush	225	(8)
Emergency hormonal contraception	233	(8)
Eye and Ear Problems
Eye problems: the painful red eye	241	(3)
Common ear problems	244	(5)
Childhood Conditions
Common childhood rashes	249	(4)
Napkin rash	253	(7)
Head lice	260	(8)
Threadworms	268	(4)
Oral thrush	272	(7)
Insomnia
Insomnia	279	(7)
Appendix: Summary of symptoms for direct referral	286	(1)
Index	287