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Clearing the Air
Counsel patients about smoking cessation products
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Self-Care Measures Can Help Prevent, Treat Acne
With a wide array of OTC products, pharmacists can help patients select the right regimen
Advise Patients on Routine Skin Care to Maintain Protective Barrier
OTC products can help winter-proof skin and prevent dermatological flare-ups
Advise Patients on Self-Management, Prevention of Androgenetic Alopecia and When to Seek Medical Care
Pharmacists should educate patients on proper application of OTC hair loss products and help identify any medications that may be contributing.
Constipation: When Should Patients Self-Treat or Seek Medical Care?
Chronic or recurring episodes can lead to other complications.
Nonprescription Analgesics and Self-management Strategies for Osteoarthritis
Patients can employ numerous measures to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and boost overall health-related quality of life.
Help Patients Choose Appropriate Treatments to Survive Allergy Season
Nonprescription products manage mild to moderate symptoms, but more severe cases need further medical evaluation.
Identify, Address Insomnia Causes to Prevent Health Complications
For chronic cases, encourage patients to seek medical care from their primary health care providers.
Jury Is Still Out on Cardiovascular Benefits of Nonprescription Supplements
American Heart Association maintains stance on preferably obtaining essential nutrients through dietary means.
Pharmacists Play Key Role in Helping Patients Choose Antipyretics
Counseling sessions offer opportunity to educate about appropriate dosing, potential adverse effects.
Help Patients Prevent and Treat Dry Eye
Pharmacists should ascertain whether self-treatment is appropriate and suggest medical care if it isn’t.
Prevent or Reduce Atopic Dermatitis Flare-Ups
Guidelines provide information on the management and treatment of this common skin condition.
Help Patients Prepare for Allergy Season
With climate change potentially affecting pollen counts, new OTC products can relieve symptoms.
Help Patients Navigate Array of Heart Health Supplements
Taking appropriate doses of vitamins and minerals may aid in lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Here Comes Cold and Flu Season
Help patients prepare for these winter ailments and choose the appropriate nonprescription medications.
Counsel Patients on OTC Analgesics
Pharmacists Can Provide Advice on Pain Products’ Directions, Dosage, and Duration of Use
Patients May Find Nonprescription Options for GI Symptoms Overwhelming
But pharmacists can offer guidance on self-treatment vs more serious issues requiring evaluation.
Should Patients Avoid Pain Relievers Before the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Pharmacists can review clinical evidence and CDC recommendations before providing information.
UV Protection: Don’t Let Patients Feel the Burn
Many individuals underestimate the importance of protecting their skin from the sun.
Does Vitamin D Offer Protection Against COVID-19?
Results of various studies show potentially promising clinical benefits associated with the use of supplementation in individuals who have the virus.
Help Patients Prevent and Manage Seasonal Allergies
Face mask usage may help, and pharmacists can provide other education and guidance about safe and proper use of nonprescription medications.
Nutritional Supplements Can Help Prevent and Reduce Cardiovascular Disease
Pharmacists must ascertain the appropriateness of use and screen for potential contraindications and drug interactions.
Pharmacists Rise to the Challenge of Expanded Roles
They have maintained delivery of critical health services to patients, Including those at greater risk for COVID-19–related complications.
Help Patients Recognize and Self-Treat Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
Vulvovaginal candidiasis, also known as a yeast infection, is one of the most common vaginal infections affecting an estimated 75% of women, who report at least 1 episode in their lifetime.
Help Prevent and Treat Mild to Moderate GERD
Educate patients about the appropriate and safe use of gastrointestinal products and direct them to seek further medical care when warranted.
Counsel About the Appropriate Use of At-Home HIV Tests
Although HIV self-tests are available for retail purchase by consumers, the CDC encourages health departments to consider self-testing as an additional strategy to reach individuals most affected by the virus.
Help Patients Select Immune System Boosters
COVID-19 pandemic highlights how supplements can help improve the body’s defense system.
Help Patients Relieve Mild COVID-19 Symptoms
Pharmacists are likely to encounter patients seeking counsel on the use of nonprescription drugs for the symptomatic relief of some of the common mild symptoms associated with COVID-19 that may be amenable to self-treatment.
Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose Can Effectively Manage Diabetes
Pharmacists can help patients select products and provide education on how to use them.
There Is a plethora of nonprescription options to treat cough, fever, and headache.