Summaries
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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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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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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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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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Independent professional body guideline
Moorfields Eye Hospital dry eye guideline
When should you refer a patient to the ophthalmic department? This summary covers good practice advice, and includes a useful care pathway.
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NICE guideline
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.
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NICE guideline
NICE macular degeneration guideline
This concise summary covers the diagnosis, classification, and management of age-related macular degeneration, including long-term monitoring.
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NICE guideline
NICE sore throat (acute): antimicrobial prescribing
When should you prescribe antibiotics for a sore throat? This concise summary includes an algorithm on appropriate prescribing
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Independent professional body guideline
BSACI rhinitis guideline
The 2017 update of the BSACI guidance on diagnosis and management of rhinitis. Includes a useful treatment algorithm and indications for ENT referral
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Independent professional body guideline
Otoscopy guideline
A practical guideline summary for otoscopy, which should be carried out prior to any ear procedure.
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SIGN guideline
SIGN sore throat guideline
This summarises SIGN's guideline on the diagnosis and management of sore throat, and indications for tonsillectomy.
