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Rapid Relief of Nasal Congestion & Cough
In this short two part video, Professor Richard Harvey MD Phd FRACS discusses the role of menthol-based rubs in the relief of nasal congestion and cough. View the other videos …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Cough in Children and Adults: Diagnosis, Assessment and Management (CICADA) Cough is the most common symptom leading to medical consultation. Chronic …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Older people, medication usage and long-term care pharmacists A retrospective cohort study of 1366 people aged 65 years and …
Relieving acute cough
The symptom of cough is one of the most common medical complaints presenting to a health professional. A pharmacist is well placed to assess the possible cause of a patient’s …
Effective assessment and management of cough in adults: an overview
There are numerous aetiologies for cough, so it is important for pharmacists to take a practical approach to assess each patient and provide guidance and appropriate strategies for effective management …
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 …
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 …