Minor Ailment Therapeutics

Blogs

• 5/20/2016

  Cold sores: Treat at first tingle

  Case Study: A patient has tried OTC products, which provided temporary pain relief, but would like something that speeds healing. Would do you tell her?
• 2/22/2016

  OTC Case Study: Fever in children

  The parent of a 3-year-old says their toddler developed a fever overnight and is seeking a recommendation. How should the pharmacist handle this case?
• 11/30/2015

  Managing heartburn in the community setting

  A patient has been suffering from mild heartburn for years, but his symptoms recently became more frequent. How should the pharmacist handle this case?
• 8/25/2015

  Prevention and management of early childhood caries

  Case Study: A mother asks a pharmacist about white chalky spots that have developed on her two-year-old's teeth. Should she be concerned?
• 5/29/2015

  Managing premenstrual syndrome

  Dozens of therapies have been suggested for treating PMS, many with unwarranted claims of effectiveness. Here's what the evidence says works.
• 11/17/2014

  Managing aphthous ulcers

  What to do when a patient with a canker sore wants quick pain relief.