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PharmaBuddy's Podcast
Pharmabuddy.ie is an online resource for Irish pharmacists with over 4,500 pharmacist members. It was founded by Dr. Paul Ryan, GP & pharmacist, in 2016.
Pharmabuddy.ie provides a pharmacist only discussion forum, a communications section, a classifieds section, an educational section & more.
Episodes
80 episodes
Duration of Antibiotics is Now 5 Days
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss why now the duration of antibiotics is 5 days rather than 7 days in treating common conditions seen in Primary Care.
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10:52
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Asthma, Formoterol Budesonide Inhalers, AIR and MART
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss Formoterol Budesonide dry powder inhalers and which inhalers are currently available. He will discuss why the maximum dose is 12 puffs once daily. He will also discuss anti-inflammatory reliever therapy & MART ther...
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11:19
Asthma, Montelukast and Tiotropium Mist Inhaler
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the role of Montelukast and Tiotropium Mist Inhaler in the management of asthma.
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6:33
Asthma, Management in Children
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the management of asthma in children as per the NICE, SIGN & BTS guidelines. He will also discuss the use of a spacer inhaler and the risk of inhaled steroids affecting growth in children. Finally, he will discuss ...
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11:45
Influenza in Children & Importance of Vaccination
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss influenza in children & the importance of vaccinating children against influenza. He will also discuss the live attenuated vaccine and the side effects.
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6:51
Influenza, Efficacy of Vaccination
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the efficacy of the influenza vaccination. He will also discuss antigenic drift versus antigenic shift. Finally, he will discuss the recommended groups for vaccination.
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10:17
Influenza, Transmission & Asymptomatic Spread
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the transmission of influenza, the asymptomatic spread of influenza and the affects of influenza. He will also discuss the difference between non-severe and severe influenza.
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5:27
Influenza, Different Types of Influenza Viruses
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the different types of influenza viruses and also how to differentiate between influenza, common cold & Covid-19. He will also discuss why rather than calling it 'flu season', it should be referred to as 'the major...
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6:31
Asthma, Management in 2025
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the management of asthma in adults in 2025. He will discuss the use of anti-inflammatory medication rather than salbutamol and he will also discuss MART therapy.
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10:25
Acute Bronchitis, Symptoms, Exam Findings & Differential Diagnosis
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the history, symptoms & exam findings in acute bronchitis. He will also discuss the differential diagnosis & management of bronchitis. Finally, he will discuss why cough can last up to 3-4 weeks in acute ...
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9:23
Asthma, Diagnosis & History
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the diagnosis of asthma in both adults & children in 2025, including the history. He will also discuss the objective test to be done and a reminder that asthma diagnosis is made by a combination of both the suggest...
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17:25
Acute Cough in Children
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the frequency of respiratory tract infections in children and the management of acute cough in children. He will also discuss the respiratory tract infection leaflet available on antibioticprescribing.ie.
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4:31
Anticholinergic Medication Adverse Effects
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss anticholinergic medication adverse effects, which include:Reduced cognition and the risk of dementiaMajor adverse cardiac events
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15:52
Bronchiolitis, Causes, Symptoms & Differential Diagnosis
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the causes & symptoms of Bronchiolitis. He will also discuss the differential diagnosis of bronchiolitis, the risk factors for more severe bronchiolitis and when hospital referral is required.
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6:10
Community Acquired Pneumonia in Children
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the following with regard to community acquired pneumonia in children:Majority of pneumonia in children are caused by virusesAbsence of Tachypnea makes pneumonia unlikely in childrenDistin...
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6:55
Community Acquired Pneumonia in Adults
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the definition, the assessment of severity and the management of community acquired pneumonia in adults.
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4:38
Infantile Colic
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the initial assessment, diagnosis, management & treatment of Infantile Colic.
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11:32
Why NSAIDs Decrease the Efficacy of Aspirin
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss how NSAIDs decrease the efficacy of Aspirin and increase the cardiovascular and bleeding risk
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9:31
GORD in Infants, Introduction to Solid Foods
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the introduction to solid foods in babies with GORD, red flags associated with GORD & risk factors for GORD.
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6:52
GORD in Infants, General Management
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the general management of GORD in both breastfed and bottle-fed babies, along with the pharmacological therapy used to manage GORD.
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8:20
GORD in Infants, Diagnosis & Prevalence
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the difference between Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux and Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease, the prevalence of regurgitation of food in infants, and the diagnosis of GORD.
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6:21
Hypertension, Lifestyle Interventions & Importance of Exercise and Salt Reduction
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the role of life interventions in those patients with hypertension. He will also discuss the role of exercise and the importance of salt reduction in patients with hypertension.
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8:04
Reviewing NOACS, NSAIDs, Topical Corticosteroids, Anticholinergics & Gabapentinoids on Regular Prescription
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss how we can reduce medication related harm in patients over 65 years of age.
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38:07