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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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NHS Choices - Introduction

(18/05/2015)

Read all about the common cold, including what the symptoms are, how it's spread, how it's treated, and how you can prevent it.

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NHS Choices - Symptoms of a cold

(15/05/2015)

Read about the main symptoms of a cold, and how to tell the difference between a cold and flu.

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NHS Choices - How to treat a cold

(15/05/2015)

Read about the over-the-counter treatments and home remedies you can try to relieve your cold symptoms until you're feeling better.

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NHS Choices - Complications of colds

(15/05/2015)

Read about some of the further problems that can develop if you have a cold.

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NHS Choices - Colds in children

(15/05/2015)

Read about colds in children, including how to look after your child and when to seek medical advice.

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