Ear irrigation guideline
Guideline summary for ear irrigation, which also provides information on the purpose and scope of the procedure
NICE tinnitus guideline
For people with long-standing tinnitus who have delayed accessing care, aim to find out the reason for the delay and why they are accessing care now. This could involve, for example, asking questions about lifestyle factors or changes in health
NICE cough (acute): antimicrobial prescribing
When should you prescribe antibiotics for a cough? This summary of the NICE guideline on acute cough also includes a useful treatment flowchart.
NICE otitis media guideline
This summary discusses appropriate management of children and young people with otitis media, and when it is appropriate to prescribe antibiotics.
NICE hearing loss guidance
When should you refer a patient with hearing loss for specialist care? This summary covers assessment, removing earwax, and provision of information.
NICE sore throat (acute): antimicrobial prescribing
When should you prescribe antibiotics for a sore throat? This concise summary includes an algorithm on appropriate prescribing
Otoscopy guideline
A practical guideline summary for otoscopy, which should be carried out prior to any ear procedure.
SIGN sore throat guideline
This summarises SIGN's guideline on the diagnosis and management of sore throat, and indications for tonsillectomy.
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Management of common eye conditions: blepharitis
Fiona Chiu (Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust) explains the symptoms and management of blepharitis.
Management of common eye conditions: conjunctivitis
Sarah Thomas (Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust) describes the causes, symptoms, and treatment of conjunctivitis.
Management of common eye conditions: dry eye
Fiona Chiu (Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust) covers the presentation, causes, and treatment of dry eye.
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.
Management of common eye conditions: chalazion (meibomian cyst)
Fiona Chiu (Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust) describes the presentation and management of chalazion (meibomian cyst).