We are keen to help patients improve on self help and hope that the following information will offer some insight into that.
Take a look and see if you can improve your own understanding of your health and well-being! Please encourage others to look here too.
Here is a list of ailments that can be safely self managed. You will see that you can take a look via the hyperlink at the other websites which can offer you further information about managing your condition.
Common ailments that can be self managed :
| Back painNHS | Cold soresNHS |
| Common ColdNHS | ConjunctivitisNHSInformation Leaflet |
| ConstipationNHS | CoughNHS Information Leaflet |
| CroupNHS Information leaflet | |
| DiarrhoeaNHS | Dysmenorrhoea (painful periods)NHS |
| EaracheNHS | HaemorrhoidsNHS |
| HayfeverNHS | Head liceNHS |
| HeadacheNHS | Heartburn & IndigestionNHS |
| InfluenzaNHS Information Leaflet | Insect bitesNHS |
| MigraineNHS | Nasal congestionNHS |
| Persistent Bacterial BronchitisNHS Information leaflet (paediatric) | PneumoniaNHS Information leaflet |
| Nappy rashNHS | Sore throatNHS Information Leaflet |
| SinusitisNHS | Sprains and strainsNHS |
| ThrushNHS | Warts and VerrucasNHS |
Patient Blood Pressure Readings Chart
Asthma Info
www.Asthma.com – this gives the link to the Asthma Control test. If more than 12 years of age use the adult one if less than 12 years its the childhood asthma control test
www.rightbreathe.com – This is good for inhaler information and demonstrations of how to use
www.asthma.org.uk – Brilliant for creating own care plans and all information on Asthma