Respiratory conditions can range from short-term infections like colds, influenza or bronchitis to chronic illnesses such as asthma or COPD. Our lungs can be susceptible to infections, irritants and inflammation, which can lead to these conditions. Treatments focus on helping you breathe comfortably while minimising the risk of complications.
A condition we get asked about often in the pharmacy is rosacea. This is a non-contagious inflammation of the face that makes the skin appear flushed and red. It commonly affects people over 30 years and unfortunately, symptoms tend to get worse with age.
Scabies is quite a common skin condition caused by tiny insects (scabies mites) that get under the surface of the skin. The adult female burrows along and lays eggs as it goes. The eggs hatch into larvae that travel to the skin’s surface, mature into adults, mate and repeat the cycle.
Shingles (herpes zoster) is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus responsible for chickenpox. Symptoms include tingling or burning, often with pain ...
Extra hand washing and showering along with cold, windy days and indoor heating can dehydrate our skin, leaving it feeling dry and sore over Winter. Here’s 9 ways you can keep your skin feeling its best ...
