Chapter 2: Counselling
Your recommendations should include what you consider to be the best, complete health solution for the patient’s condition.
Explain the complete health solution for their condition, informing the patient why you are recommending each product and lifestyle option - let the patient decide if they want the whole, best health solution or just a part of it.
Pharmacy Medicines
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Cetirizine
Desloratadine
Fexofenadine
Loratadine
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Beclomethasone
Budesonide
Fluticasone propionate
Mometasone
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Ciclesonide
Fluticasone furoate
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Azelastine
Levocabastine
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Azelastine + fluticasone
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Olopatadine + Mometasone
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Azelastine
Ketotifen
Levocabastine
Naphazoline + Antazoline
Naphazoline + Pheniramine
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Saline nasal spray, drops and wash
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Decongestants
Tablet, capsule and liquid forms exist, for both oral, nasal and eye use.
Lifestyle Choices
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Reducing exposure to allergens may limit or prevent the symptoms of hay fever.
Limit exposure to:
Pollens
House dust mites
Animal dander
Molds
Air pollutants.
Other Health Professionals
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Referral to a doctor may be required if their condition is ongoing.