Common paediatric conditions 2

Hayfever symptoms?

Runny/itchy nose, sneezing, runny/red eyes

treatment and red flags for hayfever?

OTC: eye drops, saline nasal drops

RED FLAGS: failed otc treatment, wheeze, children under 2 year as, pain in head ears

Eczema symptoms?

initially diagnosed by gp

red itchy skin creases, dry skin

Treatment and red flags for eczema?

Treatment: Non-pharmacological - emollients and soap substitutes

pharmacological: topical steroids depending on age and area

RED FLAGS: signs of infection, no response after 7 days on topical steroids

Symptoms for headline and worms?

Persistent head scratching

actually caused by very good hygiene

Treatment and red flags for headlice and worms?

OTC products available

RED FLAGS: child over 6 months old, weight loss, persistent symptoms

Tonsillitis symptoms?

Sore throat, raised temp, difficulty eating

red flags and treatments for tonsillitis?

Treatment: Analgesics, fluids, rest, antibiotics, tonsillectomy is required

RED FLAGS: difficulty swallowing, ongoing pain, no improvement within 48 hours of antibiotics use, unable to tolerate fluids

Meningitis symptoms?

High temp, headache, vomit, confusion, ras

babies could refuse feeds and cry high pitch

red flags for meningitis?

confusion, muscle and joint pain, stiff neck, rash, photophobia

Symptoms of type 1 diabetes?

Polydipsia, polynua, weight loss, fatigue ALL RED FLAGS

can cause long term complications

treatment for diabetes type 1?

patient education, monitoring of blood sugar, insulin injections

as a pharmacists supply meds and counsel, signpost and refer

how to manage teenage skin and acne?

topical agents

POM: oral anti iota and oral isotretinoin

Advice: wash affected area max 2 times a day, do not squeeze tablets, avoid make up and oil based products

red flags for acne?

severe acne, mental health concerns

symptoms of Inflammatory bowel disorders?

crohns disease or ulcerative colitis

ALL SYMPTOMS ARE RED FLAGS IF PERSISTENT: abdominal pain, bloating, blood, unexplained weight loss, tiredness

treatment for inflammatory bowel disorders?

diagnose and treated by hospital

in pharmacy: ensure supply of meds and support patients, counsel and refer

Different mental health disorders?

ADHD: hyderactivity and impulsiveness

Depression: fam history or bad life event, tired sad and loss of confidence

eating disorders such as: anorexia nervous, buiilimia nervosa, binge eating