Overreaction in urgent need of remedy

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Overreaction in urgent need of remedy

Sarah Mooney

Sarah Mooney

Eczema hands
Allergic dermatitis can result from contact with substances such as hair dye

A third of New Zealanders are allergic to substances in the environment. These allergens cause discomfort and pain, and in some cases, can have deadly consequences. Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney looks at OTC remedies that can help mild complaints, as well as what to do when a customer presents with anaphylactic shock

A hypothetical scenario: a customer unknown to you walks into your pharmacy with her five-year-old daughter who has just eaten a Peanut Slab for the f, Anaphylaxis breathing problems, Peanuts can cause potentially deadly anaphylactic shock in an unlucky few, and pharmacy staff should be aware of the signs of anaphylaxis