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Articles in this section relate to the ear, nose and oropharynx, and reflect chapter 12 of the British National Formulary
Helping cancer patients in the community
February 2011Cancer patients are spending more time out of hospital and in the community. Steve Williamson describes cancer services in the UK and looks at how community pharmacists can support those undergoing treatment
Atopic eczema: Clinical features and diagnosis
September 2010Atopic eczema can have a substantial impact on a patient’s daily living. Assessment should focus on both physical and quality-of-life aspects of the disease to ensure optimal management
Atopic eczema: Management
September 2010 The education of patients and their carers on avoiding trigger factors, using emollients effectively and adopting a stepped management plan is essential for successful treatment of eczema
OTC advice on travel sickness
April 2006Travel (motion) sickness is a condition for which pharmacists are frequently asked to provide advice and to recommend preventive treatment. All medicines licensed for this indication are pharmacy medicines so pharmacists have good options to offer
Ear disorders
January/February 2006In the first of two articles on the ear, Susan Allen looks at ear anatomy and considers conditions that affect the outer and middle ear. The second article focuses on the inner ear, hearing disorders and ototoxic drugs
Snoring and the evidence behind the various treatments available
March 2005Snoring is often regarded as little more than a source of amusement. Seeing somebody asleep and giving a performance of their own during a concert or play, for example, usually provokes at least suppressed mirth among those sitting around the culprit. In general, snoring is not a health problem but, far from being amusing, it can often be a source of distress to a partner and a cause of discord in the home. In some cases snoring, as a manifestation of sleep apnoea, can be a real threat to health
Oral care (four parts)
April/May 2003Four articles giving an overview of the dental profession and dental services, describing commonly performed dental procedures, oral conditions that pharmacists might be asked to advise on and some basic guidelines to help people select suitable dental products and establish a sound routine for maintaining good oral health
