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Managing allergic rhinitis
The symptoms of allergic rhinitis can be disruptive and distressing. This article outlines their causes and triggers, and the main treatment options.
Multidimensional leg ulcer assessment
Assessment of leg ulcers is complex and should include examination of the wound and consideration of underlying causes, comorbidities and their psychosocial impact.
Food allergy in children and young people
A new NICE guideline offers the first evidence-based advice on diagnosing and assessing foodallergies in children
How can nurses contribute to providing better allergy services and care for patients?
Even though allergy affects one third of the UK population, NHS allergy care is suboptimal. Treatment guidelines can help staff to make changes to their practice
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Allergic rhinitis: background, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options
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Nutrition in children - growth faltering, food allergy and other common problems
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Review shows avoiding dust mite allergens does not cut symptoms
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Knowledge: Exploring the growing problem of allergy
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Clinical Development: A framework for effective communication skills
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Respiratory procedures: Use of nasal sprays in allergic rhinitis
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The impact of allergy training in primary care nursing
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Exploring the growing problem of allergy
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The impact of allergy training for primary care nurses
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Update: Allergy training improves quality of life for patients with perennial rhinitis
News
Anaphylactic shock injectors recalled
Healthcare professionals are being advised that an adrenaline injector used to treat anaphylactic shock has been recalled by its licence holder.
NICE guidance advises caution on asthma heat treatment
Clinicians should take special care when deciding whether to use new non-drug treatment for severe asthma because more research is needed into the practice, latest guidance state.
Multiple drug use linked to falls
People who take two or more prescription drugs could be twice as likely to fall over regardless of their age, research suggests.
Sticking tightly to asthma regimen key to cutting severe attack risk
A quarter of all severe asthma attacks may be prevented if patients stuck to their medication regime as prescribed, according to a US study.
NICE recommends pharmalgen injections for bee and wasp stings
NICE has recommended the use of Pharmalgen injections in guidance on how to treat anaphylactic reactions to bee and wasp venom.
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Asthma drug omalizumab cuts treatment needs
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Poll reveals patients' lax attitudes to medicines
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Bee sting anaphylaxis guidance updated
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Online support boosts confidence for teenagers with allergies
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Childhood asthma linked to small foetus size
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Commonly prescribed drugs linked to mental decline in older people
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Smoking while pregnant increases baby's risk of heart disease
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Send in your comments to Journal Club
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Parents warned against home child allergy tests
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Peanut reaction 'more common in boys'
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'Hiving off important responsibilities devalues nurses' skills'
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Clinical Development: A framework for effective communication skills
This article outlines a framework for nurses to further develop their communication skills during interaction with patients. It also shows how to implement this framework in nursing practice.
Behind the Headlines
Could bone drug treat arthritis too?
A jab that “can repair damaged joints could benefit millions crippled by osteoarthritis”, reported the Daily Express.
