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Below you will find the latest clinical articles covering . Primary care nurses are at the forefront of and need to stay abreast of all the latest practice and treatment updates as their interaction with patients continuously evolves.

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The importance of understanding air pollution in nursing practice

Heather Henry explains how this environmental threat is affecting the nation’s health

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Treatment and management of acne in primary care settings

Dr Suneeta Kochhar explains how this common dermatological condition can be treated effectively

Childhood obesity and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken our healthcare systems and populations to the core, the scale of which has never been seen in peacetime. COVID-19 has brought with it significant adjustments in daily living for children and their families, some of which will have far reaching consequences for the worsening picture of childhood obesity in the UK

COVID-19: Managing risk when returning to school

Heather Henry discusses how to protect children’s mental and physical wellbeing in the classroom

Singing for lung health for children with asthma

Heather Henry explains the physical and mental health benefits of vocal exercises for young people

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Recognising glandular fever amid diagnostic complications

Suneeta Kochhar presents a checklist for identifying and treating this condition

Understanding the underlying causes of nocturnal enuresis

June Rogers explains why it is vital to ensure prompt and appropriate assessment for bedwetting

The nutritional advantage of cow’s milk in children and young people

Sara Patience examines the nutritional role of milk in the diets of pre-school and adolescent groups

Raising awareness of endometriosis in adolescent girls

It can cause significant pain and harm education in adolescents, write Amie Randhawa and Lucy Land

Psychosocially supporting the teenager with ADHD

Tania Hart, Gillian Eccles, David Bird, and Sarah Wickes use case studies to illustrate the issues

Croup: a clinical examination

Sam Gray outlines the best ways to examine and treat children presenting with croup

The anaphylactic reaction

Suspected cases of anaphylaxis must have emergency treatment initiated promptly, says Suneeta Kochhar

Tackling obesity in children between the ages of five and 11

Poor weight management in childhood can lead to lifelong health problems, writes Louise Cremonesini

Tackling insect anaphylaxis

The management of allergic reactions to insect bites and stings is explained by Jean Watkins

Managing chronic pain in children

An overview of how to treat the most common types of pain experienced by children. By A Sahib El-Radhi

Pollution: The lungs and beyond

Pollution is one of the most detrimental factors to public health, writes Mark Greener

Supporting children living with life-limiting illnesses

Caring for children with life-limiting illnesses is rare, but community nurses must be prepared, writes Karen Brombley.

Understanding FGM and its impact

An awareness of female genital mutilation will prepare nurses, writes Lazara Dominguez-Garcia

Helping children to learn and grow

Children's body shape constantly changes as they grow and transition from baby through to adolescent.

Demystifying constipation

Childhood constipation is a common reason for parents seeking help and advice. Siba Prosad Paul and Christine Routley provide an overview of managing the condition in the community

Managing a case of childhood atopic eczema effectively

Atopic eczema in children is generally managed in primary care, so it is vital for nurses to address barriers which might prevent effective therapy, explains Suneeta Kochhar.

Inhaled corticosteroids slow growth

Regularly using low or medium doses of inhaled corticosteroids (ICs) suppresses children's growth during the year after starting treatment for mild to moderate persistent asthma, a Cochrane review has concluded.