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Who can take NSAIDs? Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugsMost people can take NSAIDs, but some people need to be careful about taking them. It's a good idea to ask a pharmacist or doctor for advice before taking an NSAID if you: are over 65 years of age are pregnant or trying for a baby are breastfeeding have asthma have had an allergic reaction to NSAIDs in the past have had stomach ulcers
When is anxiety a disorder that needs treating? Anxiety disorders in children
Anxiety disorders in childrenIt is probably time to get professional help for your child's anxiety if: you feel it is not getting better or is getting worse , and efforts to tackle it yourself have not worked you think it's slowing down their development or having a significant effect on their schooling or relationships it happens very frequently
Where should I go for help? Anxiety disorders in children
Anxiety disorders in childrenSeeing your GP You can talk to your GP on your own or with your child, or your child might be able to have an appointment without you. The doctor should listen to your concerns and offer some advice about what to do next. Your child may be referred to the localchild and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS), where the workers are trained to
Special considerations Penicillin
PenicillinThere are some important things to consider before taking antibiotics. This page contains information on the six main classes of antibiotics: penicillin cephalosporins aminoglycosides tetracyclines macrolides fluoroquinolones Penicillin Don't take one of the penicillin-based antibiotics if you've had anallergic reaction to them in the past.
How antihistamines work Antihistamines
AntihistaminesAntihistamines work by stoppinghistamine affecting your body's cells in the usual way. They target special molecules called receptors, which are found in your cells. Histamine Histamine is a chemical the immune system uses to help protect the body's cells against infection. The immune system is the body's natural defence against illness and
Diagnosingantisocial personality disorder Antisocial personality disorder
Antisocial personality disorderTo be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder, a person must have a history of conduct disorder before the age of 15. Antisocial personality disorder is diagnosedafter rigorous psychological assessment. A diagnosis can only be made if the person is aged 18 years or older and at least three of the followingcriteria apply: repeatedly
Patient story: "I'm proud of my achievements." Autism spectrum disorder
Autism spectrum disorderSarah Ridoutlives in Exeter. At the age of23, she was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, a condition on the autistm spectrum. "I went to my GP after I watched a documentary aboutautism and recognised some of the characteristics in myself, particularly the difficulty with forming friendships. My GPdiagnosed mewith Asperger syndrome. "Looking
Patient story: "Receiving the diagnosis felt like the last piece of the jigsaw." Autism spectrum disorder
Autism spectrum disorderAly Gynn was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, a disorder on theautism spectrum,at the age of 45, even though he suspected he had the condition for some time. "I actually 'self-diagnosed' three years before my formal diagnosis. I was teaching adults with autism and suddenly realised that I had a problem. "Throughout my teaching career I had
Introduction Aspergillosis
AspergillosisAspergillosis is the name of a group offungal conditionscaused by a mould called aspergillus. It usually affects the respiratory system (windpipe, sinuses and lungs) and causes wheezing and coughing,but it can spread to anywhere in the body. Aspergillosis can usually be treated with medication, butin a few cases it's very serious and
Treating aspergillosis Aspergillosis
AspergillosisTreatment for aspergillosis varies, depending onthe type you have and how severe it is. Most cases are treated with medication, although occasionally surgery may be necessary. Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis and severe asthma with fungal sensitisation Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) and severe Asthma with fungal