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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 Laryngitis

NHS Choices - Introduction

(22/10/2013)

Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx (voice box). In most cases, it will get better without treatment in about a week.

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NHS Choices - Symptoms of laryngitis

(22/10/2013)

Symptoms of laryngitis can begin suddenly and usually get worse over a period or two to three days.

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NHS Choices - Causes of laryngitis

(22/10/2013)

Laryngitis occurs when the larynx (voice box) becomes irritated and inflamed (swollen). It is mostly caused by an infection or damage to the larynx.

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NHS Choices - Diagnosing laryngitis

(22/10/2013)

Laryngitis will often get better without treatment, so you don't usually need to see your GP unless you have particularly severe or long-lasting symptoms.

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NHS Choices - Treating laryngitis

(22/10/2013)

In most cases, laryngitis gets better within a week without treatment.

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NHS Choices - Preventing laryngitis

(22/10/2013)

As laryngitis is often caused by common viral infections, such as cold and flu, it is not always possible to prevent it.

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