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Symptoms in the Pharmacy is the indispensable guide to the management of common symptoms seen in the pharmacy.
List of contents
Preface, vi
Introduction: How to Use This Book, 1
Respiratory Problems
Colds and flu, 19
Cough, 33
Sore throat, 45
Allergic rhinitis (hay fever), 53
Respiratory symptoms for direct referral, 62
Gastrointestinal Tract Problems
Mouth ulcers, 69
Heartburn, 76
Indigestion, 85
Nausea and vomiting, 95
Motion sickness and its prevention, 98
Constipation, 102
Diarrhoea, 112
Irritable bowel syndrome, 124
Haemorrhoids, 132
Skin Conditions
Eczema/dermatitis, 143
Acne, 153
Athlete's foot, 159
Cold sores, 167
Warts and verrucae, 172
Scabies, 178
Dandruff, 182
Psoriasis, 186
Painful Conditions
Headache, 193
Musculoskeletal problems, 210
Women's Health
Cystitis, 225
Dysmenorrhoea, 234
Menorrhagia, 243
Vaginal thrush, 246
Emergency hormonal contraception, 255
Common symptoms in pregnancy, 263
Men's Health
Benign prostatic hyperplasia, 269
Hair loss, 274
Eye and Ear Problems
Eye problems: the painful red eye, 281
Common ear problems, 289
Childhood Conditions
Illnesses affecting infants and children up to 16 years, 297
Colic, 303
Teething, 306
Napkin rash, 307
Head lice, 313
Threadworms (pinworms), 319
Oral thrush, 323
Insomnia
Difficulty sleeping, 331
Prevention of Heart Disease
Prevention of heart disease, 343
Appendix: Summary of Symptoms for Direct Referral,359
Index, 361
Colour plates are found facing page 184 and 185.
About the author
Alison Blenkinsopp, Professor of the Practice of Pharmacy, University of Bradford School of Pharmacy, Bradford, UK
Paul Paxton, Former GP and GP trainer, Training Consultant and Volunteer Advocate, Cambridgeshire Independent Advocacy Service, Cambridge, UK
John Blenkinsopp, Consultant in Medicines Management, School of Pharmacy, Keele University, Staffordshire, U
