Catherine Brumby, Kathryn Ducharlet, Robert Macginley, Limy Wong
Differentiating resistant hypertension from other causes is important for successful management. An individualised approach that includes modifying lifestyle and diet and optimising pharmacotherapies is recommended.
Otorrhoea is a common problem that is usually solved by ear toileting and short-term antibiotic ear drops. Specialist referral is required for patients with ongoing signs and symptoms, specific risk factors or suspected cancer of the ear canal.
GPs can arrange diagnostic sleep studies and initiate treatment for many patients with OSA, as long as there are no high-risk features that necessitate sleep physician referral.
