All Eye, ear, nose and throat articles
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NICE guidelineNICE otitis media guideline
This summary discusses appropriate management of children and young people with otitis media, and when it is appropriate to prescribe antibiotics
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News
Updated guidance on otitis media treatment published by NICE
The updated guideline recommends that anaesthetic and analgesic ear drops should be considered for initial treatment, to reduce antibiotic use
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NICE guideline
NICE glaucoma guideline
Covering investigations, assessment, and diagnosis of chronic open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension
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NICE guideline
NICE CKS on infective conjunctivitis
A summary of guidance to assist community pharmacy teams with the diagnosis and management of infective conjunctivitis
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News
NICE updates its guidance on the diagnosis and management of glaucoma
An update to the NICE guideline on glaucoma in adults includes new recommendations on treatment and the organisation of care
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NICE guideline
NICE CKS on earwax
This updated Guidelines for Pharmacy summary covers the diagnosis, management, and referral of people with earwax impaction
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NICE guideline
NICE cough (acute): antimicrobial prescribing
A summary of the NICE guideline on acute cough, which includes a useful treatment flowchart
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Information
Self Care Forum fact sheets
The Self Care Forum fact sheets help health professionals have a ‘self care aware’ conversation with people about their ailments
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Independent professional body guideline
Self Care Forum sinusitis fact sheet
A summary of recommendations for advising patients and the public on managing sinusitis
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Independent professional body guideline
Self Care Forum sore throat fact sheet
A summary of recommendations for advising patients and the public on managing sore throat
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Independent professional body guideline
Ear irrigation guideline
Guideline summary for ear irrigation, which also provides information on the purpose and scope of the procedure
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NICE guideline
NICE CKS on otitis externa—GPs
A summary covering diagnosis, management, and topical treatments for inflammation of the external ear canal for use by GPs
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NICE guideline
NICE CKS on otitis externa—community pharmacy
Covering diagnosis, management, and topical treatments for inflammation of the external ear canal
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NICE guideline
NICE tinnitus guideline
Overview This Guidelines summary covers support and information for people with tinnitus and referring people with tinnitus This summary only covers recommendations for primary care. Please see the full guideline for complete recommendations on assessment, investigation, and management For adults with tinnitus and hearing ...
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NICE guideline
NICE CKS allergic rhinitis
This summary has been developed for use by community pharmacists under our Guidelines for Pharmacy title and therefore only covers the information relevant to this setting. Please refer to the full guideline for the complete set of recommendations. What is it? Allergic rhinitis is ...
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NICE guideline
NICE thyroid disease guidance
This Guidelines summary covers investigating all suspected thyroid disease and managing primary thyroid disease (related to the thyroid rather than the pituitary gland).
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Video
Management of common eye conditions: blepharitis
Fiona Chiu (Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust) explains the symptoms and management of blepharitis.
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Video
Management of common eye conditions: conjunctivitis
Sarah Thomas (Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust) describes the causes, symptoms, and treatment of conjunctivitis.
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Video
Management of common eye conditions: dry eye
Fiona Chiu (Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust) covers the presentation, causes, and treatment of dry eye.
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Video
Management of common eye conditions: corneal and subtarsal foreign bodies
Sarah Thomas (Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust) covers the symptoms and treatment of foreign bodies in the eye.
