Allergic rhinitis: essential information for better patient care
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is common, affecting one in five Australians.1 AR not only affects wellbeing through bothersome nasal symptoms, but also impacts quality of life.2 Professor Richard Harvey, (Rhinologist, ENT …
Natural ingredients for acute dry and productive coughs
This article examines the pathophysiology of acute cough, the transition from dry to productive presentations, and the evidence for nine natural ingredients used in combination cough formulations. By Dr Brett …
Topical management of mild acne: understanding the role of salicylic acid
This article explores the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of acne vulgaris, how to identify patient suitability for pharmacy-based management, and evidence-based treatment options, focusing on the role of salicylic acid …
The gut–brain axis and probiotic applications
This article will help pharmacists understand how the gut microbiome communicates with the central nervous system, outlining current probiotic research and the latest insights into how microbes influence brain function. …
Passing comment—or professional risk?
USING THE PDL RISK MANAGEMENT GUIDE FOR PHARMACISTS This series introduces pharmacists to the PDL Risk Management Guide for Pharmacists, and how it can be used in everyday pharmacy practice …
High risk triad: COPD, asthma and heart failure
The coexistence of asthma, COPD and heart failure represents a clinically complex and increasingly prevalent multimorbidity cluster, particularly in ageing populations. By Debbie Rigby, advanced practice pharmacist Learning outcomes After …
Parkinson’s disease and the blood–brain barrier
Back to Basics with Peter Carroll The aim of this series of articles is to revisit and discuss some fundamental pharmacological, physiological and therapeutic concepts with the overall objective of …