Throat diseases
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Sore throat: what you need to know - myDr.com.au
Most of us know what a sore throat feels like - pain or irritation in your throat that’s often worse when you swallow.
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Sore throat: should I take antibiotics? | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
Sore throat: should I take antibiotics? Downloads Sore throat: should I take antibiotics? Publication year 2016 Resource type Guide, user guide or guidelines Topics Antimicrobial resistance, use and stewardship Health conditions, diseases and treatments
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Pneumococcal disease in Australia
Pneumococcal disease is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria (also known as pneumococcus). These bacteria are commonly found in the nose and throat of some people, most of whom remain healthy.
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Sore throat: self-care - myDr.com.au
A sore throat makes swallowing difficult and painful. Sore throat is common because it is associated with the common cold. Find out what products are available for sore throat.
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Sore throat | Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
What is a sore throat? Sore throats are a very common illness in infants and children
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Sore throat - myDr.com.au
Sore throats: symptoms, causes, tests and when you should seek medical advice.
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Sore throat treatments - myDr.com.au
Find out about sore throat treatments including self-help measures, painkillers, lozenges, and when antibiotics are needed.
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Patient perspective: Nelson Baker on rheumatic heart disease | Rheumatic Heart Disease Australia
From a throat infection to a heart condition. At 16 Nelson Baker was faced with the fact that despite living a relatively healthy lifestyle he had a heart condition.
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Tonsillitis - myDr.com.au
Regardless of whether tonsillitis is caused by a virus or bacteria, the symptoms may include sore throat, pain with swallowing, and fever etc.
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Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) – nose, throat & lungs
Learn what you can do about respiratory tract infections (RTIs) - from colds, flu and sore throat to pneumonia.
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The management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Issue 1 | Volume 39 | Australian Prescriber
If there are no features of serious disease, suspected gastro-oesophageal reflux disease can be.
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Invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) infection information flyer | Rheumatic Heart Disease Australia
This flyer includes sections on signs of an iGAS infection, how the infection is spread, and how to stop an iGAS infection.
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Know the Risks of Ross River Virus Infection
With recent spikes in the number of reported cases of Ross River virus infection in Australia (Sundstrom 2016), it is an important time to familiarise yourself with Australia’s most common mosquito-borne infection.
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Assessing Nausea and Vomiting | Ausmed
Nausea and vomiting commonly occur together, but are also distinct symptoms. Nausea is an unpleasant feeling the stomach and back of the throat and may or may not result in vomiting. Vomiting is a forceful stomach muscle contraction causing the contents of the stomach to come up through the mouth.
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Laryngeal Cancer (Staging)
This pathway provides guidance on the staging of adult patients with laryngeal cancer, prior to definitive treatment.
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Hay Fever and Seasonal Allergies in Bloom
As Springtime begins, it's important for health professionals to consider the care that may be required for conditions relevant for the season. Allergic rhinitis (or hay fever) and asthma can be triggered by increasing pollen in the air (Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy 2017).
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Hay Fever and Seasonal Allergies in Bloom
As Springtime begins, it's important for health professionals to consider the care that may be required for conditions relevant for the season. Allergic rhinitis (or hay fever) and asthma can be triggered by increasing pollen in the air (Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy 2017).
Read more on Ausmed Education website
Hyperbaric oxygen as an additional treatment for malignant otitis externa | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: No clear evidence exists to demonstrate the efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy when compared to treatment with antibiotics and/or surgery
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Sublingual immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis (including hay fever) | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: This updated review reinforces the conclusion of the original 2003 Cochrane Review that sublingual immunotherapy is effective for allergic rhinitis and has been proven to be a safe route of administration
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Prescribing for people with acute rheumatic fever | Issue 2 | Volume 40 | Australian Prescriber | Australian Prescriber
Check out the recent changes in Australian recommendations for antibiotic use, aspirin dose and prevention of endocarditis.
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