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Respiratory infections: assessment

Ikwuoma Udeaja outlines a structured approach for pharmacists assessing, differentiating and managing common winter respiratory infections encountered in community pharmacy

04 Sep 2026

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Respiratory symptoms: assessment

Professor Paul Rutter outlines the key signs and symptoms associated with changes in respiratory health and explains how pharmacists can use targeted assessment to support differential diagnoses

02 Sep 2026

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Review: Respiratory syncytial virus

Mark Greener reviews the impact of RSV and suggests a pharmacy vaccination programme would help drive down infection rates.

18 Mar 2026

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Midlands pharmacies to be recruited for RSV and pertussis vaccination service

Up to 66 pharmacies will be recruited for next phase in pharmacy RSV programme

17 Mar 2025

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Clinical briefing: Respiratory syncytial virus

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) places a significant yet frequently overlooked burden on the NHS especially during the winter months, so new treatments and vaccinations for the infection will address a real health need, writes PM clinical editor, Mark Greener

16 Mar 2023

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Public education needed on respiratory antibiotics

A new study, commissioned by the Global Respiratory Infection Partnership (GRIP) and Reckitt, highlights the continuing overuse of antibiotics for sore throats and other respiratory conditions.

15 Dec 2022

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Clinical briefing: Aromatics and URTIs

The evidence for the efficacy of aromatics in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections is extensive, according to a recent review. Mark Greener reports.

11 Nov 2022

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Upper respiratory tract infection

Lauren Hutton has a 10-day history of cold-like symptoms but with a continuing troublesome blocked-up nose accompanied by discharge. She is experiencing pain across her nose and face. What is your advice?

11 Nov 2022

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Management of uncontrolled asthma in community pharmacy

The Taskforce for Lung Health is calling on policymakers and commissioners to provide extra funding to help community pharmacies deliver regular – and improved – care for the millions of people in the UK living with asthma.

05 May 2022

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Pharmacists 'needed to tackle pollution's health impacts'

Community pharmacists could play a bigger role in reducing the health impact of air pollution says an international think tank in a new report.

15 Oct 2020

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