Further memorandum by Professor A B Kay
(AL 27a)
Further to my recent submission I wish to make
a further point regarding severe summer hay fever which is often
debilitating and on the increase. Most hay fever sufferers buy
anti-allergic drugs over the counter. This is quite acceptable
for mild and even moderate disease. However severe hay fever needs
proper medical supervision. It is not appropriate for pharmacists
to provide the main source of advice in this situation. A general
lack of training in allergy means that this important group of
patients are often poorly served by primary care physicians, and
even the specialist sector.
May 2004
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