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Hayfever

https://www.pharmacy.biz/tree-pollen-bomb-uk-spring-hay-fever-symptoms-management-guide/

 "If you’re sneezing and dealing with itchy eyes in March or April, tree pollen is likely to blame. But if your allergies hit hardest in May, June, or July, grass pollen could be the trigger.”

Although less common, there are some more surprising symptoms of hay fever, such as excessive sweating (can be caused by stress, pain or when your immune system is vulnerable) and loss of taste and smell.

inflammation in the nasal passages can impact our sense of smell. This is the body’s way of limiting the amount of pollen that reaches the nose. Taste and smell are linked.

Hayfever ... Sinus inflammation ... build-up of pressure which results in a sinus headache ... intense pressure inside the head or behind the eyes. also histamine ... migraine type headache.

Taking preventative measures before pollen counts peak can significantly reduce the severity of symptoms.

"Starting antihistamines about two weeks before allergy season begins can build up protection in your system and prevent symptoms from taking hold."

Air purifier with a HEPA filter at home and closing windows, wraparound sunglasses outdoors and changing clothes after spending time outdoors help.

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   Disclaimer: the main purpose of this blog is to assemble my notes for my Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The topic discussed here should not be referred to as the only source of information use it in combination. It should be used with other established reference sources. If you are using it significantly after the date of initial publication, then you should refer to current published evidence. 

   .If the content of this article concerns you, please contact your doctor or pharmacist
    مطالب مندرج در این وبلاگ صرفا برای اطلاع رسانی و افزایش آگاهی در رابطه با سلامت و بهداشت می باشد و الزاما مرجع کاملی در رابطه با موضوع مورد بحث نمی باشد. برای اطلاعات بیشتر جهت درمان، قطع یا تغییر نوع درمان با پزشک معالج یا داروساز خود مشورت نمایید

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What is depression and how can I get help? | Mind

Self-help for low mood and depression | NHS

I had a black dog, his name was depression

How our minds and bodies react to bereavement

"Whatever the loss, our mind and body will react to this change. Something or someone that was there before is no longer there. Something or someone we depended on as part of our lives has gone. There has been a change. This can shake our world, and how it does so, will depend on what has happened and what support we have in place to cope. 

When we are bereaved, we can feel anxious, sad, angry, shocked, grief-stricken, withdrawn, in disbelief, guilty, sad and in denial – and experience these in no particular order. We can struggle with sleep, concentration, our appetite and making decisions. We can also experience physical pain, such as headaches and muscle pain, as well as less specific bodily reactions that are similar to feelings of anxiety."

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/articles/change-loss-bereavement

Mental Health Foundation A to Z of mental health problems: 

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics

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Disclaimer: the main purpose of this blog is to assemble my notes for my Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The topic discussed here should not be referred to as the only source of information use it in combination. It should be used with other established reference sources. If you are using it significantly after the date of initial publication, then you should refer to current published evidence. 

.If the content of this article concerns you, please contact your doctor or pharmacist

 مطالب مندرج در این وبلاگ صرفا برای اطلاع رسانی و افزایش آگاهی در رابطه با سلامت و بهداشت می باشد و الزاما مرجع کاملی در رابطه با موضوع مورد بحث نمی باشد. برای اطلاعات بیشتر جهت درمان، قطع یا تغییر نوع درمان با پزشک معالج یا داروساز خود مشورت نمایید

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Check symptoms

 https://patient.info/symptom-checker

Talking Meds Podcasts

 https://open.spotify.com/episode/00vCwf7jHnuknBYWTENJSP

 Talking Meds and the PrescQIPP podcast, engaging conversations about medicines-related dilemmas.

Use other methods such as physiotherapy first for patients who are at risk, then if NSAID if needed at the lowest dose for shortest time needed, use Ibuprofen or Naproxen first, use medication to protect the stomach.

In Asthma therapy Bronchodilators alone is not enough, steroid therapy is also needed. If 3 or more Bronchodilator inhaler per year without steroid question that. Ask if they have an Asthma plan.

Multidisciplinary teamworking is important, consultation skills is important (what is important for patients), you should be able to manage risks. We are working with uncertainties.  

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Disclaimer: the main purpose of this blog is to assemble my notes for my Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The topic discussed here should not be referred to as the only source of information use it in combination. It should be used with other established reference sources. If you are using it significantly after the date of initial publication, then you should refer to current published evidence. 

.If the content of this article concerns you, please contact your doctor or pharmacist

 مطالب مندرج در این وبلاگ صرفا برای اطلاع رسانی و افزایش آگاهی در رابطه با سلامت و بهداشت می باشد و الزاما مرجع کاملی در رابطه با موضوع مورد بحث نمی باشد. برای اطلاعات بیشتر جهت درمان، قطع یا تغییر نوع درمان با پزشک معالج یا داروساز خود مشورت نمایید

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Menopause symptoms and how to talk to your GP | Liz Earle Wellbeing

Sleep habits

Remember bed is only for sleep (and sex)

If you are not asleep within 15 minutes, get up and go to another room such as the living room, until you feel sleepy again. Repeat as much as needed.

Plan ahead which room you will go to and what you will do there if you don’t drop off within 15 minutes e.g. ‘I will go to the living room and read my book or knit until I am drowsy again’

Prepare the room you will go into if you don’t drop off e.g. leave a lamp on and have things ready to do, should you need to get out of bed

No daytime napping!

Stick to your bedtime routine each evening

Remember your habits for good sleep as part of your bedtime routine, such as the lighting

Keep your feet warm!

Get the temperature right, 18ºC is perfect.

Avoid exposure to blue and white lighting, and aim for red spectrum light.

Make any changes you need to make to your sleeping environment such as bedding, mattress, ear plugs, etc.

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Disclaimer: the main purpose of this blog is to assemble my notes for my Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The topic discussed here should not be referred to as the only source of information use it in combination. It should be used with other established reference sources. If you are using it significantly after the date of initial publication, then you should refer to current published evidence. 

.If the content of this article concerns you, please contact your doctor or pharmacist

 مطالب مندرج در این وبلاگ صرفا برای اطلاع رسانی و افزایش آگاهی در رابطه با سلامت و بهداشت می باشد و الزاما مرجع کاملی در رابطه با موضوع مورد بحث نمی باشد. برای اطلاعات بیشتر جهت درمان، قطع یا تغییر نوع درمان با پزشک معالج یا داروساز خود مشورت نمایید

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