Symptoms in the Pharmacy: A Guide to the Management of Common Illnesses

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If you have a bladder infection you may notice that your pee smells unpleasant. You may not always get to the toilet in time to pee or some pee may leak out (incontinence). Some people also experience pain in their lower tummy when they have a bladder infection. A bladder infection may make you feel generally unwell and tired. There’s also a chance that cystitiscould lead to a more serious kidney infectionin some cases, so it’s important to seek professional advice ifyour symptoms don’t improve. Signs and symptoms of cystitis

Antibiotics are only used to treat bacterial chest infections. They're not used for treating viral chest infections, like flu or viral bronchitis. This is because antibiotics do not work for viral infections. If your allergy is particularly severe or it’s not clear what you’re allergic to, the pharmacist may advise you see your GPwho may refer you to an allergy specialist for testing and advice about treatment.regularly wiping surfaces with a damp, clean cloth– avoid dry dusting, as this can spread dust into the air Table 8: Signposting for symptoms requiring urgent escalation Symptoms requiring immediate escalation for assessment Use TARGET Toolkit resources to support patient consultations for potential UTI and RTI and to raise awareness and education regarding antimicrobial resistance. This report summarises the findings from this initiative and includes detailed results in appendices for the use of TARGET UTI and RTI leaflets. Urinary tract infections

drink plenty of water – it’s been suggested this may help flush the infection out of your bladder and some people find it helpful, although it’s not clear how effective it actually is

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You're most at risk if you have a new sexual partner or do not use a barrier method of contraception, such as a condom, when having sex.