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HEALTHY VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
Valentine’s Day is very much in sight, but if you’re anything like us you’ve left your gift shopping for that special someone right up until the last minute. Don’t panic! We’ve put together a list of all the best healthy presents on the market. Let us help you find the perfect gift…

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT ASTHMA?
If you suffer from asthma, you’re not alone: there are over 5 million asthmatics in the UK! It’s a very common condition, but many people still aren’t aware of the basics – the cause, the symptoms, and the treatment. Today’s blog covers everything you need to know about Asthma!

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COPD: CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
You may have heard of the acronym COPD, but do you know what is stands for? As you can guess from the name, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a long-term condition affecting the lungs. It’s most commonly seen in the older generation, in people with a long smoking history. Read on for more information about the condition, as well as ways to manage it (like keeping active)!

DO I NEED ANTIBIOTICS?
Antibiotics are a wonderful discovery, and are often assumed by the general public to be the answer to everything. In many cases, yes, antibiotics are the answer: all UTI’s, many STI’s, and various skin conditions are easily treated by antibiotics. But for anything caused by a virus instead of bacteria, antibiotics simply will not work.

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COMPLICATIONS OF COUGHS
Most of us catch a cough or cold at least once a year, but are able to shake it off ourselves after a few miserable days. However, for some people in society, a simple cough is much more serious, and can develop harmful complications. So what are these complications of coughs, and who is at risk?

PERTUSSIS: THE WHOOPING COUGH
If there’s one type of cough any parent should immediately recognise, it’s whooping cough. Also known as the 100 day cough, this distinctive cough can be very harmful, especially for young children. Despite a significant immunisation campaign, there are still hundreds of cases every year across the UK. We describe the signs and symptoms to look out for.

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ASK THE PHARMACIST: WHAT CAN I TAKE FOR MY COUGH?
We asked our Superintendent Pharmacist Dipali what she recommends patients buy over-the-counter to help relieve their coughs, when traditional remedies like good old honey and lemon aren’t doing their thing. We list the top 8 causes of coughs, and how to treat them.

COUGH, SNEEZE, SNIFFLE – RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES
As Winter ploughs on, more and more of us are being struck down by various respiratory illnesses. And what’s the most common symptom of respiratory infections? A cough, of course! We discuss the different types of cough, and how they can be relieved.

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WINTER COUGH: IS IT BRONCHITIS?
We’ve all suffered from a cough or cold at some point in time, but how do you distinguish these from Bronchitis? This inflammatory condition of the lungs produces not just a cough, but a few other key symptoms to look out for.

WORLD CANCER DAY 2017
We all know somebody whose life and health have been affected by cancer. On World Cancer Day, we all stand united in the fight against cancer, to raise awareness and money for cancer research.

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