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Self-Care for Women's Health
Which OTC products should these pharmacists recommend?
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Self-Care for Skin and Eye Disorders
Self-Care for Disorders Related to Respiratory Health
Self-Care for Disorders Related to the Central Nervous System
Self-Care for Autoimmune Diseases
Self-Care for Older Adults
Self-Care for Heart Health
Self-Care for Colds, Coughs, and Viral Ailments
Self-Care for Patients with Diabetes
Herbal Supplements for Disease Management and Prevention
Pain Awareness
Migraines are usually unilateral in nature, with throbbing associated with them and an aura prior to onset, which alerts patients to the migraine.
Self-Care for Digestive Health
Which OTC products should you recommend?
Patients 65 years and older may benefit from aspirin therapy, even with the higher risk of bleeding.
OTC Case Studies (May 2015)
Even though it may not appear as such, mild allergic reactions may cause a rash.
Self-Care for Respiratory Health
A few small studies have demonstrated that elderberry extracts could reduce flu-like symptoms and the duration of influenza infections when given within 2 days of initial symptoms.
Self-Care for Central Nervous System Disorders
Research has shown that St. John's wort could help patients suffering from depression.
Herbal Supplements for Autoimmune Conditions
Patients with celiac disease are known to be deficient in the amino acid L-carnitine, a nutrient essential for muscle energy production.
Self-Care for Diabetes
Self-Care for Oncology Patients
Self-Care for Pain Awareness
Case Studies in Self-Care
Self-Care: Skin Conditions and Ocular Ailments
OTC case studies involving lutein, sunscreen, pink eye, and acne.
Self-Care: Allergy & Asthma
OTC case studies involving seasonal allergies, perennial allergies, and asthma.
Self-Care: Central Nervous System Disorders
OTC case studies involving insomnia, anxiety, depression and headache.
Making Sense of Allergic Rhinitis: A Comprehensive Look at Causes, Co-Morbidities, and Effective Treatment Strategies
Pharmacists can learn about the pathophysiology, presentation, and management of allergic rhinitis.
Self-Care: Autoimmune Disorders
OTC case studies involving oral ulcerations, fungal infections, immunizations for a patient receiving corticosteroid therapy, and dry mouth.
Self-Care Needs of the Elderly
OTC case studies involving overactive bladder, arthritis pain management, sleep aids, and herbal supplement use for memory.
OTC case studies involving vitamin E supplementation, omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, smoking cessation, and weight-loss medication.