First-generation H(1)-antihistamines The most common adverse effect of the first-generation H(1)-antihistamines is central nervous system depression, with effects varying from slight drowsiness to ...

Acute, severe exacerbations of asthma present a challenge due to the significant morbidity associated with this presentation. For exacerbations that are refractory to initial treatments with inhaled ...

The EATERS mnemonic is a novel method for taking an allergy focused clinical history. It provides a degree of certainty for diagnosing food allergy and can be used in both IgE and non IgE mediated ...

Type 1 diabetes Annually from puberty or age 11 years (whichever is earlier) with 2–5 years’ diabetes duration Annually from puberty or age 10 years (whichever is earlier) with ≥5 years’ diabetes ...

Verbal translation Timely access to qualified translators in an emergency setting. Opportunity for bilingual staff members to train in research consent. Cautious consideration of the use of family ...

FeNO, fractional exhaled nitric oxide.

LSD, lysergic acid diethylamide; MDMA, 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine.

Size How big are the ulcers typically? Use comparison to everyday objects to give frame of reference, for example, pin head, apple pip, pea ...

Time taken to conduct test by healthcare professional 5–10 min £0.73 per minute £3.65–£7.30 ...

*This remains valid even for recently transfused patients. ALL, acute lymphoblastic leukaemia; AUS, Australia–UK–Swiss.

Cow milk’s protein allergy. The table shows a summary of differentials to consider depending on the child’s age and clinical status.

(1) FBC (Full lood count), CRP (C reactive protein) Blood culture (soft tissue infections in neck) (2) Throat swab (bacterial pharyngitis) (3) Clotting screen (if bleeding disorders are suspected) (4) ...