Red eye: what’s the diagnosis?
Dr Neelima Sibal and Mr Ajai Tyagi present a range of patient case studies that illustrate different causes of red eye and suitable treatment options
Supporting patients with using eye drops
Sarah Thomas, Fiona Chiu, and Cathy Kitney explain how a campaign was launched at Moorfields for good eye-drop technique and compliance, and why it has been successful
Chronic cough in adults: what’s the diagnosis?
Dr Jessica Garner considers some possible causes of chronic cough and describes the tests used to diagnose or eliminate a range of conditions
Top tips: tinnitus
Dr James Thambyrajah shares top tips on diagnosing, assessing, and managing tinnitus in primary care and discusses how patients should be supported with self-care
Rhinitis: an accurate diagnosis is essential for effective treatment
Drs Imran Rafi and Shuaib Nasser provide an overview of the updated BSACI allergic and non-allergic rhinitis guideline, and discuss what treatments are most effective
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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.
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NICE otitis media (acute): antimicrobial prescribing
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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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 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 macular degeneration guideline
This concise summary covers the diagnosis, classification, and management of age-related macular degeneration, including long-term monitoring.