Rita Ghelani
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United Kingdom
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How to manage your child's chickenpox or measles
Our resident pharmacist explains how to ease itchy chickenpox and measles outbreaks. → Read More
How to treat and prevent foot blisters
Blisters form in the upper layers of the skin and develop small pockets of fluid that eventually pop. The formation of a blister is a process that helps to protect the tissue underneath. Our resident pharmacist Rita Ghelani offers her expert tips on how to treat blisters and prevent future problems. → Read More
How to get rid of a stuffy blocked nose
Struggling with a stuffy and blocked nose this summer? Our resident pharmacist explains how to unblock your bunged up nose. → Read More
How to treat prickly heat rash this summer
Our resident pharmacist reveals the best products to try for this itchy summer affliction. → Read More
Childhood vaccines timeline: when to vaccinate your kids
As part of the national childhood immunisation schedule, all children in the UK are offered vaccinations against key preventable diseases. The vaccine programme changes from time to time, as new vaccines become available, or new research shows that giving existing vaccines at different times improves protection. → Read More
Warts and verrucas: causes, diagnosis and treatment
Warts and verrucas are extremely common small lumps on the skin caused by a viral infection that usually go away of their own accord. Verrucas are a type of wart that affect the bottom of the feet. We look at how warts and verrucas are treated. → Read More
The best at-home blood pressure monitors
Not sure which blood pressure monitor to buy for use at home? → Read More
Hay fever: causes, symptoms, treatment
What exactly is hay fever and how do you prevent it? Our resident pharmacist Rita Ghelani explains everything you need to know about seasonal allergies and hay fever causes, treatment and prevention tips. → Read More
Medical records: how to access your medical records
Who has access to your health history and how to view your own medical records. → Read More
Earwax build-up: causes, symptoms and treatments
In some people, earwax is naturally produced at a faster rate than normal and this leads to a build-up of excess earwax. Our resident pharmacist looks at the causes, symptoms and best treatments for excess earwax. → Read More
Antibiotics for cold and flu: do they work?
Antibiotics only work on infections caused by bacteria and have no effect on viruses, so it is unlikely that antibiotics will cure your cold or flu. → Read More
Bee and wasp sting treatment tips
Our resident pharmacist recommends the best treatment tips for insect stings. → Read More
Chickenpox treatment tips for kids
Expert advice on how to treat itching of chicken pox spots. → Read More
Sunburn treatment tips from a pharmacist
Our resident pharmacist recommends the best treatment tips for badly sunburnt skin. → Read More
Flu vaccine 2019: the flu jab cost, side effects and who is eligible for a free flu vaccine
Information about the injected flu vaccine given in the UK, including who should have the flu jab, when to have it and what flu vaccine side effects are possible → Read More
Can I delay my period for the holidays?
Cramping, bloating and bleeding don't mix with bikini-time. Fortunately your pharmacist has the answer. → Read More
How to get rid of a cough: dry and chesty cough treatment tips
A cough is a protective reflex that will try and expel unwanted substances from the airways. There are two main types of cough – a chesty cough that is caused by the buildup of excess mucus in the lungs and a dry cough that is caused by irritation in the upper airways and throat. → Read More
Cold and flu remedies: What actually works?
The cold and flu products that will actually work to relieve cold symptoms or prevent you catching one in the first place → Read More
These supplements may help your menopause symptoms
Expert advice on what to take to help with symptoms of menopause - hot flushes, night sweats. → Read More
I tried a retreat to beat my menopause symptoms
What happened at a menopause retreat at Champneys. How to beat symptoms of the menopause: hot flushes, depression, night sweat. → Read More