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Head Lice – Help!!!

Every parent’s heart sinks when they receive the dreaded note from school warning about head lice. Don’t worry – Jane Brennan from Brennan’s Life Pharmacy in Donabate is here to to give us advice and tips. The first thing to do is to check the child’s head. You will need some tea tree conditioner, a... Read more >

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Are You SunSmart?

We ask Jane Brennan from Brennan’s Life Pharmacy Donabate how to make the most of great sunny summer days whilst protecting our skin from harmful rays. Jane says “The Irish Cancer Society SunSmart program has great guidelines to keep us safe. See below for some useful tips and advice” Ways to protect your skin: Shade... Read more >

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Pollen Highs & Watery Eyes

Pollen Highs & Watery Eyes… Talk to Jane Brennan, your Hay Fever Expert in Donabate Are your eyes itchy, red or watery? Is your throat scratchy? Are you sneezing? Do you have itchy ears, nose or mouth? Do you have a blocked or runny nose? Do you wake up feeling exhausted? Hay fever can cause... Read more >

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Articles in Laryngeal (larynx) cancer

NHS Choices - Introduction

(06/11/2013)

Laryngeal cancer, or cancer of the larynx, is an uncommon type of cancer that develops inside the tissue of the larynx (voice box).

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NHS Choices - Symptoms of laryngeal cancer

(06/11/2013)

Most laryngeal cancers develop near the vocal cords, so one of the first noticeable symptoms is often a change in the sound of your voice.

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NHS Choices - Causes of laryngeal cancer

(06/11/2013)

Laryngeal cancer is caused by changes in the cells or the larynx, although it is not clear exactly why this happens.

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NHS Choices - Diagnosing laryngeal cancer

(06/11/2013)

If you have symptoms of laryngeal cancer such as a hoarse voice and pain when swallowing, your GP will ask you about your symptoms.

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NHS Choices - Treating laryngeal cancer

(06/11/2013)

The treatment for laryngeal cancer largely depends on how far the cancer has spread.

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NHS Choices - Recovering from laryngeal cancer

(06/11/2013)

Learn about the recovery period after you've had some or all of your larynx removed (laryngectomy).

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NHS Choices - Preventing laryngeal cancer

(25/11/2013)

It's thought that the majority of laryngeal cancers can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle.

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NHS Choices - Medicine guides

(11/09/2011)

The list below is a combination of the and brand names of medicines available in the UK. Each name provides a link to a separate website (Medicine Guides)

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