At our Asthma Mini Clinic our pharmacist will review all your asthma medication with you including a check-up of your inhaler technique. Even if you have had asthma for many years, and are not experiencing any side effects, it's easy to slip into some bad habits with your technique. Lots of people aren't getting the full benefits of their inhaler because of poor inhaler technique.
A test done on a sample of blood to measure the amount of certain substances in the blood or to count different types of blood cells. Blood tests may be done to look for signs of disease or agents that cause disease, to check for antibodies or tumor markers, or to see how well treatments are working.
Blood pressure is measured using a sphygmomanometer, or blood pressure monitor. It consists of an inflatable cuff that's wrapped around your arm, roughly level with your heart, and a monitoring device that measures the cuff's pressure.
Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It can cause an itchy, blister-like rash. The rash first appears on the chest, back, and face, and then spreads over the entire body, causing between 250 and 500 itchy blisters.
Rapid influenza diagnostic tests (RIDTs) are immunoassays that can identify the presence of influenza A and B viral nucleoprotein antigens in respiratory specimens, and display the result in a qualitative way (positive vs. negative). The test is designed to simultaneously detect three types of viruses: two types that cause influenza (type A and type B) and the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS- CoV-2) in direct anterior nasal or nasopharyngeal swabs.
Hair loss, also called alopecia, is a disorder caused by an interruption in the body's cycle of hair production. Hair loss can occur anywhere on the body, but most commonly affects the scalp. On average, the scalp has 100,000 hairs that cycle through periods of growing, resting, falling out, and regenerating. Hair loss (alopecia) can affect just your scalp or your entire body, and it can be temporary or permanent.
Smoking, the act of inhaling and exhaling the fumes of burning plant material. A variety of plant materials are smoked, including marijuana and hashish, but the act is most commonly associated with tobacco as smoked in a cigarette, cigar, or pipe. Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Smoking also increases risk for tuberculosis, certain eye diseases, and problems of the immune system, including rheumatoid arthritis.
When travelling abroad it is important to get a thorough check up for any vaccinations you may need. Our travel clinics offer a comprehensive consultation in which a thorough risk assessment is undertaken for your benefit. A specialist Travel Clinic Pharmacist will then recommend the best course of vaccinations and anti-malarials required to ensure that your holiday is not ruined.
The act of introducing a vaccine into the body to produce protection from a specific disease. Immunization: A process by which a person becomes protected against a disease through vaccination. This term is often used interchangeably with vaccination or inoculation.
The act of introducing a vaccine into the body to produce protection from a specific disease. Immunization: A process by which a person becomes protected against a disease through vaccination. This term is often used interchangeably with vaccination or inoculation.
We offer the microsuction ear wax removal service in Hove, Brighton at Burwash Pharmacy. Now you can book your appointment online.
What is Microsuction ear wax removal?
Microsuction ear wax removal makes use of a vacuum to gently get rid of any extra ear wax from your ears. It’s one of the safest and most effective professional methods for removing excess ear wax.
The Procedure is carried out by a fully-trained and certified healthcare professional. Your ears will be examined with a microscope and any excess earwax is carefully removed through a gentle suction device.
What preparations are required for microsuction ear wax removal appointment?
It is important that you use olive oil ear spray or drops for 5-7 days before your appointment to soften the ear wax. This will allow efficient removal of the ear wax. You can get the olive oil ear spray or drops from most pharmacies.
What is the cost of the microsuction ear wax removal service in Hove?
If no earwax is found, a consultation fee of £25 is charged.