Yolanda Smith

Feature Writer

B.Pharm.

Pharmacy

Yolanda graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmacy at the University of South Australia and has experience working in both Australia and Italy. She is passionate about how medicine, diet and lifestyle affect our health and enjoys helping people understand this. In her spare time she loves to explore the world and learn about new cultures and languages.

Articles from Yolanda

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (Herpes zoster oticus)

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (Herpes zoster oticus)

Ramsay Hunt syndrome, also known as herpes zoster oticus, is an acute peripheral facial neuropathy characterized by a painful rash around the ear.

15 Feb 2016

Asthma Epidemiology

Asthma Epidemiology

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease involving inflammation and narrowing of the airways that is one of the major non-communicable diseases worldwide. There are more than 300 million individuals that currently suffer from the disease and the prevalence continues to grow with each year, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Individuals of any age can suffer from asthma, but symptoms of the disease are most common in children.

9 Feb 2016

Signs of Asthma Attack

Signs of Asthma Attack

An asthma attack occurs when the endothelial lining of the bronchial tubes becomes inflamed.

9 Feb 2016

Using an Asthma Action Plan

Using an Asthma Action Plan

An asthma action plan is a written series of steps and management techniques that should be used when a patient experiences a worsening in symptoms.

9 Feb 2016

Asthma and Allergies

Asthma and Allergies

Asthma and allergies are both very common health conditions that affect approximately 10% and 15% of the population in the United States, respectively.

9 Feb 2016

What is Medication Overuse Headache?

What is Medication Overuse Headache?

Medication overuse headache is a type of headache that is caused by frequent administration of medications used to treat headaches or migraines.

3 Feb 2016

Using a Headache Diary

Using a Headache Diary

A headache diary is a valuable tool to track the progressions, changes, and efficacy of treatments for headaches.

3 Feb 2016

Types of Headaches

Types of Headaches

There are many different types of headaches that are categorized according to their cause, symptoms, and ideal methods of treatment.

3 Feb 2016

What is a Cluster Headache?

What is a Cluster Headache?

Cluster headaches involve several attacks of intense unilateral pain that last for a short period of time.

3 Feb 2016

What is Vascular Headache?

What is Vascular Headache?

Vascular headache is a group of conditions that involve the dilation or swelling of blood vessels that cause headache pain.

3 Feb 2016

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