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The article presents questions and answers related to patient self-care with over-the-counter (OTC) medications including what herbal supplement is suggested for the prevention of jet lag, what is the appropriate treatment for premenstrual headaches and the alleviation of premenstrual syndrome and what OTC treatments are available for dry eyes.

The article presents questions and answers related to infectious diseases, including self-management for norovirus symptoms, medication for plantar wart, and a recommendation for a head lice treatment.

The article presents different cases of disorders relating to the Central Nervous System (CNS). One case study describes a 40-year-old epileptic man who went to a pharmacist for advice on the use of vitamin D to slow the progression of osteoporosis which may have resulted from his long-term use of phenytoin. Another case study describes a 36-year-old pregnant woman who approached a pharmacist to seek recommendation for treating her headaches.

The article presents several case studies about self-care for cough and colds. It cites the case of a 25-year-old female who experiences runny nose and was recommended to take in second-generation antihistamine like loratadine due to her poor experience with cetirizine and fexofenadine. Also cited include the case of a 44-year-old female who is seeking a recommended natural supplement against common cold and the case of a 36-year-old pregnant teacher who has sore throat, among others.

The article presents several case studies that provide self-care recommendations for patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). It emphasizes how important foot care is for minimizing T2DM complications associated with neuropathy and infection, and also discusses the pros and cons of using garlic supplements for lowering glycated hemogloblin (A1C) levels. It also discusses the immunization needs of a 32-year-old female with gestational diabetes, six months into her second pregnancy.

The article describes several case studies on self-care for skin conditions and ocular ailments. It addresses questions on recommended products and self-care for patients with acne and pink-eye or red watery eyes. Recommendations for a patient on using broad-spectrum sunscreen are also provided. One case addressed age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and the use of lutein supplements.

The article describes case studies involving the diagnosis and self-treatment of several autoimmune disorders. Topics discussed include applying an oral anesthetic to treat an oral ulceration resulting from a dental cleaning and using a new toothbrush with hard bristles, the use of a topical oral antifungal agent to treat oral thrush, and the shingles immunization needs of a patient undergoing corticosteroid therapy. Treatment modalities for Sjögren's syndrome or dry mouth are also cited.

The article describes two case studies related to skin problems. The first case involves a 9-month-old child who suffers from eczema and whose rash spread after eating a new vegetable. The second case involves a 48-year-old woman whose dry skin worsens and complains that her skin feels dry and itchy. Recommendations for both cases are also presented including referring the child to the pediatrician for an evaluation and applying an oil-based emollient immediately after bathing, respectively.

The article presents questions and answers related to health including denture problems suffered by an older male patient and use of lutein supplements to manage age-related macular degeneration.

The article describes the cases of two patients who have vitamin E and omega-3 supplementation for heart health. Topics discussed include insufficient evidence to support use of single or paired vitamin or mineral supplementation to reduce the risk of heart disease, importance of adherence to the recommended dietary allowances of nutrients listed on the label and major dietary forms of omega-3 fatty acids.

The article discusses two cases involving self-care to reduce cancer risk. A woman who smokes and has a history of gastroesophageal reflux has started to take aspirin for primary cancer prevention. A male patient is considering to take multivitamins after reading in a men's health magazine that daily multivitamin supplementation can reduce cancer risk.

The article describes two women's health case studies. The first patient is a 53 year old woman who complained of hot flashes and who was advised to keep her surroundings cool and not to use black cohosh. The other patient is a 32 year old woman who is looking for an ovulation predictor test and was informed about the proper use of ovulation predictor test.

The article describes two cases of self-care. It mentions the case of a 45-year-old woman smoker who wants to quit smoking and recommends over-the-counter (OTC) smoking cessation aids. It also cites the case of a 32-year-old man who experiences thinning of the hair on the crown of his head. It suggests the use of a combination of nonpharmacologic hair dyes, thickeners or hair pieces to improve his appearance.

The article describes case studies on digestive health. The first case involves a 44 year-old woman who has been having frequent heartburn for three weeks and is taking acid suppressive medication like famotidine or ranitidine. The second case involves a 29-year old man who experienced a burning sensation in his midchest that radiated to his neck after over indulging in alcohol the previous night.

The article presents two case studies related to self-care management for colds and coughs. It mentions the case of a 38-year-old-woman who suffered asthma and has requested to purchase an over-the-counter (OTC) epinephrine inhaler. On the other hand, the case of a 1-year-old child who has been coughing all day and night and has needed a nonpharmacologic method for cough relief is also mentioned.

The article describes the case of a 38-year-old man who comes to a pharmacy to refill his prescription for an albuterol inhaler. It asks pharmacists what would they recommend to the man who has high blood sugar readings, has diabetes and hypertension, and is experiencing more frequent episodes of shortness of breath.

The article presents the case studies of two patients who went to the pharmacy to seek help for their insomnia and migraine headache. Topics discussed include symptoms of insomnia, drug therapy for insomnia which include diphenhydramine and analgesic, and nonsteroidal drugs for migraine headache which include ibuprofen and naproxen.

The article presents two questions and answers related to infectious diseases, including how to remove a wart that grow on the hand and prevent its spread to others, and whether self-treatment with an over-the-counter drug for a nail infection is recommended.

The article presents two case studies on osteoporosis and urinary incontinence in elderly patients. In the first case, an 86-year-old woman claims that she wets herself with a small amount of urine when she coughs, sneezes, and does strenuous chores. The other case involves a 79-year-old man who was advised by his doctor to take calcium supplement daily to improve his bone health.

The article presents answers to the questions about the recommendation of baby aspirin to prevent stroke in a diabetic patient and over-the counter medications that a person with high blood pressure should not take.

The article provides answers to questions on whether antipyretic is recommended for pediatric fever and runny nose and on what type of self-care product to recommend to a 40-year old man for his productive cough.

The article describes two case studies related to the effective management of diabetes. The first case dealt with a 58-year-old woman who suffered from hypoglycemic episodes and was presented to the pharmacy for glyburide prescription. The second case focused on a 38-year-old man who came into a pharmacy for short-acting insulin for his type 2 diabetes.

The article describes two case studies on pain management. The first case involves an 18-year-old woman who was presented at her college's student health center for a medication to alleviate cramps, while the other case involves a 52-year-old man suffering from headache with constricting, band-line pain around his head. It discusses strategies for improving the efficacy and safe use of ibuprofen for cramp relief, and the appropriate analgesic medication to alleviate headache.

The article describes two case studies related to cancer. It presents a case study of a 65-year-old woman seeking a saliva substitute product, with a diagnosis of xerostomia and given a recommendation to select a nonprescription saliva substitute based on her preference. It discusses a case study of a 26-year-old woman seeking a sun protectant to prevent skin cancer and sunburn, and given a recommendation to put sunscreen and avoid the sun during the middle of the day.

The article presents two cases involving digestive diseases. An 80-year-old man went to the pharmacy to ask for treatment for his constipation. It recommends the increase of dietary fiber and daily fluid intake as a helpful strategy. The other case involves a 36-year-old female with a history of sporadic heartburn symptoms who asks for over-the-counter (OTC) product for her condition.

The article presents case studies related to women's health. It cites the over-the-counter (OTC) products that can be recommended by pharmacists to a 20-year-old college student with a two-day history of pain on urination, vaginal itching and a thick, white discharge. It cites the need for pharmacists to counsel the patient first before dispensing Plan B One-Step.

The article provides answers to two separate questions about self-care strategies for a sty and skin disorder.

The article describes the case of a 24-year-old woman who presented with symptoms of runny nose and itchy eyes and a 65-year-old recently retired man who approaches the pharmacy seeking assistance with product selection. It notes that the man is likely suffering from mild intermittent allergic rhinitis (IAR) while the woman was diagnosed with seasonal allergies. The symptoms and treatment of such allergies are also discussed.