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How to use a spacer device with your inhaler

How to use a spacer device with your inhaler

Most medications for relieving asthma are very effective when inhaled because the product reaches deep into the lungs directly. However, some people find it difficult to use aerosols or metered-dose inhalers.

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 How to recognise the approach of menopause?

How to recognise the approach of menopause?

Menopause does not develop suddenly. It is preceded by a period of irregular cycles (pre-menopause).

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Food Allergies

Food Allergies

This site is intended as a guide to assist those who, through their work, encounter children and families affected by food allergy. The guidelines contained on this site are intended for use by healthcare professionals. Their aim is to help in diagnosing suspected food allergy in the community and hospital.

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Joint injection explained

Joint injection explained

Joint injection is a routine procedure that usually involves injecting a drug directly into a painful joint. It is a safe and relatively painless procedure.

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Why Is my Cough Persisting?

Why Is my Cough Persisting?

Coughing is a normal means of clearing mucous from the lungs and bronchial tubes. However, cough can be a sign of infection or irritation and, if it persists, should be evaluated by a physician.

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About us

Tallaght Medical Practice

Main speciality:
General Practice

    Emergency and service numbers

    TLC-DOC is a service provided by local GPs, with the support of the HSE, and located in Tallaght Cross west across from Aldi Tallaght Rd, Cookstown, Dublin. Local GPs have formed a cooperative to provide out-of-hours care for their own patients. This service will provide GP appointments for urgent medical conditions on weekday evenings and weekends. 1890 20 22 24 Please do not ring this number before 6.00 pm Monday - Friday, or 10.00 Sat/Sun & Bank Holidays.

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    Merck Manual of Medical Information (Home edition)

    The Home edition of The Merck Manual of Medical Information is based on the world's most widely used textbook of medicine, but written in everyday language by around 300 outstanding contributors.
    Merck Manual of Medical Information (Home edition)
    The book covers many difficult medical concepts, but is written in everyday language.
    Merck Manual Home Edition

    Refill prescriptions

    Refill prescriptions

    Form RM (Repeat Medication)  

    Can be completed on-line, Beside Reception Desk , or post us a S.A.E 

     

    The refill prescription service allows you to request a refill of an existing prescription via the website. THIS FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT CORRECTLY OR WE WILL NOT PROCESS THE PRESCRIPTION, ALL PARTS OF THE FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT -.  Please put your medical card in the bottom panel. If you are due a check up you may be called in to Doctor or Nurse for check up.  A fee will apply for Repeat Prescriptions if you do not hold a Valid Medical Card. 

     

     


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    This site should not be used as a substitute for medical consultation.