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Managing
Minor Ailments
Outline
Coughs
and colds
Sore throats
Ear infections
Vomiting and diarrhoea
Conjunctivitis
Eczema
Common Cold
What
are the symptoms of
a common cold?
How
many can you think of with the
person sitting next to you?
Common Cold
Cough
Off food
Ear ache
Sneeze
Symptom
s
Sore
throat
Runny
Nose
Blocked
Nose
Fever
Question
How
many colds is it normal
for a child to have in one year?
A
B
C
D
None
1-2
4-5
7-10
Answer
How to treat a common cold
Plenty
of fluids
Rest
Paracetamol
Ibuprofen
What
about antibiotics?
Antibiotics
Viruses and bacteria
What’s the difference?
Most common infections (coughs, colds, sore
throats, ear infections, vomiting, diarrhoea)
are caused by VIRUSES
Antibiotics do not work against viruses
The body’s immune system fights the infection
Antibiotics
Antibiotics
cause side effects
(rash, vomiting, diarrhoea)
If
we use too many antibiotics now,
they may not work in the future when we
need them
When should I get help?
Breathing
difficulties
Severeear pain or sore throat
(painkillers not helping)
Drooling saliva
Not passing urine
Severe headache or drowsiness
Painfulto look at bright lights
Tiny red or pinprick spots on skin
When should I get help?
Ear
pain for longer than 3 – 4 days
Sore throat for longer than 7 days
Cough and cold for longer than 10 days
Getting
worse rather than better
Sore Throats
Ear Infections
Inside
the ear
Often with cough, fever
Usually caused by virus
Antibiotics not always needed
Outside
the ear
Usually itchy, sometimes painful
Drops are sometimes needed
Vomiting and
Diarrhoea
Usually
caused by a virus
‘viral gastroenteritis’
Treatment
Fluids
little and often
Oral rehydration sachets
Avoid anti-diarrhoea medicine
Do
not starve yourself
Avoid greasy or spicy foods
Maintain good hygiene
Stay off nursery / school / work for 2 days
What is normal?
When should I get help?
Vomiting
usually better after 2 – 3 days
Diarrhoea usually better after 5 - 7 days
(but may last up to 2 weeks)
Passing
any blood with vomit or diarrhoea
Possible dehydration
Conjunctivitis
Sticky
red eye
Sometimes itchy
Often caused by virus
When should I get help?
Painful
eye
Change in vision
Unable to look at bright lights
You
wear contact lenses
Treatment
Clean
eyes with cotton wool and cooled
boiled water
Do not share towels
Wash yourhands regularly
Do not wear contact lenses until better
Eczema
Very
common
Most children grow out of it
Dry skin
Treatment
Moisturisers
Long term
Every day
Even when skin
good
Steroid
Cream
Short courses only
When skin more
itchy and red
Your medicine cupboard
Painkillers / medicine for fever
Paracetamol
Ibuprofen
Antihistamine
Cetirizine
Loratadine
Plasters
Thermometer
Where to get help
Online
www.nhs.uk
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
www.patient.co.uk
Pharmacist
NHS Direct
0845 46 47
Your GP
Out of hours GP
Emergency Department
Pharmacy First
Register
for free medicine
(if you get free prescriptions)
Do
Ask
not need to wait for GP
your GP reception for details
When to go to A&E
‘critical or life threatening emergency’
Severe
injuries
Sudden chest or tummy pain
Breathing difficulties
Heavy blood loss
Head injury
Loss of consciousness or fit
Suspected stroke
Overdose
Quiz – Case 1
Your 3 year old son has been miserable all day
and feels hot.
His nose is a bit runny and he’s been coughing
for the last 3-4 days.
He’s not eating much at all, but is drinking some
juice.
He’s been lying on the sofa all day watching
CBeebies.
How might you assess how unwell he is?
How might you manage this?
Quiz – Case 2
You are a 42 year old man who is normally well.
You woke last night with stomach cramps which
felt quite severe and you’ve been vomiting.
You’ve vomited 6 or 7 times and also had watery
diarrhoea about 8 times.
You feel sick most of the time, but are trying to
drink.
What symptoms would you be worried about?
What should you do?
Quiz – Case 3
Your 4 month old baby has seemed unwell for the
last 12 hours
She’s not been taking her milk (you think only
about 6 or 7 oz in total).
She keeps crying, feels hotand vomited once.
No one else at home is unwell.
You’ve given her some paracetomol, but it’s
made no difference.
It’s now 9pm and you’re worried.
What are your thoughts?
What are you going to do?
Quiz – Case 4
Your 6 year old has woken this morning and is
complaining that his left ear hurts.
He has a temperature of 37.6.
Over the last few days he’s had a bit of a runny
nose.
What are you going to do?
Any Questions?
Feedback
What
did you find useful ?
What might you do differently now ?
Anything else you’d like to learn about ?
A Brief Guide to Teenagers
Changes
during the teenage years
Sexual Health
Drugs and alcohol
Accidents
Sexual Health
Sexual
orientation
Safe sex
Pregnancy
Infections
Drugs and Alcohol
Drug
use not always long term problem
How will you talk to your child?
Know the drugs
Know the signs
Further
information
Talk to Frank
www.talktofrank.com
Accidents
Around
Bathroom
Outside
the house
the home
Cycling
Walking
Roads
Water