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

A Thorough Guidebook for Assessing and Managing Common Symptoms and Illnesses Seen in the Pharmacy Pharmacies, and pharmacists, are often the first source for information and advice used by a patient when health problems arise. This book supports pharmacists to recognize symptoms, advise with confidence, and recommend appropriate treatment or referral, while also providing a comprehensive digest of common conditions ideal for both practical use and reference. Informed by the experiences and expertise of seasoned pharmacists and GPs, each chapter in the book provides pharmacists and their staff working in the community with a decision-making framework along with suggestions on “when to refer” contained within summary boxes. A unique feature of the book is that case studies are provided throughout, in which pharmacists, doctors, nurses and patients themselves describe assessment and treatment of a wide range of common problems. This 9 th edition of the book also includes: Consideration of conducting pharmacy consultations remotely as well as in person in the pharmacy New content on COVID-19 and Long-COVID in pharmacy practice Information about medicines recently reclassified for OTC supply Expanded content on women’s health including information on desogestrel, menopause and incontinence Broadening of the insomnia chapter to include consideration of mental health problems Increased content on non-drug treatment options and their supporting evidence A summary of evidence sources at the end of each chapter Decision-making support for unique cases which involve ethical dilemmas Practicing and Foundation trainee pharmacists, as well as undergraduate pharmacy students and other healthcare professionals, will find Symptoms in the Pharmacy: A Guide to the Management of Common Illnesses invaluable when dealing with both common and obscure symptoms and illnesses. Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents Preface Introduction and How to Use This Book About the Companion Website CHAPTER 1 Respiratory Problems Coughs and colds Cough Sore throat Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) Respiratory symptoms for direct referral CHAPTER 2 COVID-19 and Long-COVID COVID-19 Long-COVID – continuing symptoms after COVID-19 infection CHAPTER 3 Gastrointestinal Tract Problems Mouth ulcers Heartburn Indigestion Nausea and vomiting Motion sickness and its prevention Constipation Diarrhoea Irritable bowel syndrome Haemorrhoids CHAPTER 4 Skin Conditions Eczema/dermatitis Acne Common fungal infections Ringworm (tinea) Fungal nail infections (onychomycosis) Intertrigo (candidal skin crease infections) Cold sores Sunburn Warts and verrucae Scabies Dandruff Psoriasis CHAPTER 5 Painful Conditions Musculoskeletal problems Headache CHAPTER 6 Women’s Health Cystitis Incontinence Dysmenorrhoea Premenstrual syndrome Menorrhagia Menopause Vaginal thrush Desogestrel oral contraception Emergency hormonal contraception Common symptoms in pregnancy CHAPTER 7 Men’s Health Lower urinary tract symptoms Erectile dysfunction Hair loss CHAPTER 8 Older People, Frailty and Falls Prevention Frailty Preventing falls CHAPTER 9 Eye and Ear Problems Eye problems: the red eye Eye problems: the dry eye Common ear problems CHAPTER 10 Childhood Conditions Common childhood rashes – infections Impetigo Infantile colic Teething Nappy rash (napkin dermatitis) Head lice Threadworm (pinworm) Oral thrush (oral candidiasis) CHAPTER 11 Insomnia and Mental Well-Being Insomnia Mental well-being Suicidal thoughts and suicide prevention CHAPTER 12 Prevention of Heart Disease Prevention of heart disease Smoking cessation and nicotine replacement therapy OTC orlistat CHAPTER 13 Malaria Prevention Significance of Questions and Answers Practical Points Cruises Useful Information Sources CHAPTER 14 Pharmacogenomics Pharmacogenomics in the Pharmacy Pharmacology and Genetics What is Pharmacogenomics? Common Situations where Pharmacogenomics is Involved Current Examples of Drug Response Explained By PGx Ethics of Testing and Data Protection Conclusion – PGx Testing in the Pharmacy References Further reading and Resources Appendix: Summary of Symptoms for Direct Referral Index EULA "Pharmacists are often the first source for information and advice used by a patient when health problems arise. This book supports pharmacists to recognize symptoms, advise with confidence, and recommend appropriate treatment or referral, while also providing a comprehensive digest of common conditions ideal for both practical use and reference. Additionally, the book is also valuable for other primary care health professionals. Informed by the experiences and expertise of seasoned pharmacists and GPs, each chapter in the book provides pharmacists and their staff working in the community with a decision-making framework along with suggestions on "when to refer" contained within summary boxes. A unique feature of the book is that case studies are provided throughout, in which pharmacists, doctors, nurses and patients themselves describe assessment and treatment of a wide range of common problems"-- Provided by publisher.