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Cough in pharmacy – Episode 4: Cough guidelines and pharmacy staff education
Episode 4: Dr Brett MacFarlane and Jala Moushi conclude this cough series with tips on cough treatment guidelines that pharmacists need to be aware of, and training for pharmacy staff …
Cough in pharmacy – Episode 3: Matching the product format to the cough patient profile
Episode 3: Now we’re in pharmacy, in consultation with the patient. What should the pharmacist be mindful of in terms of the patient profile? Jala Moushi and Dr Brett MacFarlane …
Cough in pharmacy – Episode 2: Helping patients choose cough products
Episode 2: In the large cough and cold category, how can pharmacists assist patients in this self-select market? And when assisting with a cough product choice, what are some important …
Cough in pharmacy – Episode 1: The cough journey
Episode 1: How many patients presenting with a common cold also have a cough? And how can pharmacy staff help patients differentiate between a dry or chesty cough? Jala Moushi …
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 …
Allergic rhinitis and the impact on daily life
Takeaway messages Allergic rhinitis is associated with diminished quality of life and impaired performance.2,13 Allergic rhinitis is often misdiagnosed and mismanaged,2,6,7 so increased focus on the differential diagnosis and assessing the …
Optimal allergic rhinitis management: the role of the Pharmacist
Takeaway messages Patients are not considering the impact of Allergic Rhinitis (AR) on daily living and sleep, therefore they are underestimating the severity of AR1-3 Most AR symptoms are moderate …
Allergic rhinitis and the impact on Asthma
Takeaway messages Allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma are linked inflammatory airway conditions.1, 2 Co-existence of AR and asthma is associated with poorer asthma control and increased risk of asthma-related hospitalisations.2 …
Myth busting allergic rhinitis: the truth about allergies
There are many misconceptions about allergic rhinitis (AR) and Professor Richard Harvey addresses the more common myths. 1 minute snapshot Myth: Allergic rhinitis is just a trivial condition Allergic …
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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 …