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Cough consultations in pharmacy
Cough is among the most common conditions for which patients seek the advice of community pharmacists. By David McLaren, BPharmSci, MPharm, MPH, professional development pharmacist, Australasian College of Pharmacy Learning …
Chronic cough
Chronic cough is a common and distressing symptom among older people living in the community and in residential aged care. Pharmacists conducting comprehensive medication reviews have an opportunity to identify …
Coughs & colds during a pandemic
Dealing with a cough, sore throat and sneezing can be tiresome at the best of times, so what about during the COVID-19 pandemic? Coughs and colds are common, but they can …
Cough: strategies for evaluation and management in the pharmacy setting
IMMUNITY AND IMMUNE HEALTH MINI-SERIES Cough is a common symptom that, when it becomes bothersome, prompts people to seek healthcare advice. Acute cough, which most often follows an upper respiratory …
Relief for that stubborn dry cough
Pharmacists are in an ideal position to evaluate and counsel patients in the management of coughs. Due to the vast nature of coughs and the abundance of cough medications available, …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Diagnosis and management of Parkinson’s disease in adults In July 2017, NICE updated its 2006 guideline on Parkinson’s disease …
Winter is here!
Pharmacists are a prime source of advice on treating common winter ailments such as cough and cold symptoms, says Leanne Philpott Winter ills are typically managed through self-care but when …
Herpes hold key to excessive coughing: University of Queensland research
The herpes virus has helped researchers discover that the respiratory tract links to two different parts of the nervous system – which could mean big changes in cough treatment. A …