L’automédication est un aspect essentiel des soins de santé

Abstract : La constipation occasionnelle (CO) est un trouble répandu, mais insuffisamment reconnu, qui doit faire l’objet de directives plus claires concernant son évaluation et son traitement. Cette revue compare deux récentes opinions d’experts sur la CO, proposant une définition unifiée, centrée sur le patient. Intégrer l’évaluation par le patient lui-même et le consensus d’experts permett ...

Abstract: The resolution of inflammation has to date been explained by the disappearance of inflammatory messenger substances, the production of which is suppressed by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The latest studies, however, show that the resolution of inflammation is an actively controlled process, involving specialised pro-resolving mediators. Their formation is promoted by t ...

La constipation, trouble fréquent, trouve souvent sa première ligne de prise en charge à la pharmacie communautaire. Alors que la pertinence de l’automédication s’accentue, les pharmaciens jouent un rôle clé dans l’éducation du patient, la consultation primaire et les recommandations de traitement fondées sur les preuves. L’un des aspects cruciaux de ce rôle consiste à apporter un soulagement, tou ...

Headaches are most prevalent in middle age and not only have an immediate impact on the quality of life of those affected but also significantly influence their work and overall productivity. The majority of sufferers manage acute headaches through self-medication. National and international guidelines recommend acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) as a first-line treatment, with the scientific evidence for ...

Ambroxol is a mucoactive agent which has been widely used to treat acute and chronic respiratory diseases associated with a disturbance of mucus formation and transport. More recent data demonstrated that acute and chronic cough have also significant negative impact on the daily lives of adults and children. This article evaluates the impact of ambroxol on cough recovery speed and quality of life, ...