Medicine is tiring and this whole doctor-ing thing can be exhausting. So why when we need to take time out is it so hard to do so? I took time off training last year, and had a lot to ponder about. So, listen as I read my article originally written and published in AusDoc about The Rest Dilemma: Why Doctors Struggle to Take a Break.

Link to the article is available below:

I needed a break from my paediatric training, but why was hitting the pause button so tough? | AusDoc

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Join as Nim dives nose-first into the sneezy, sniffly world of allergic rhinitis — that all-too-familiar combo of itchy eyes, runny nose, and a whole lot of achoo-ing!

Listen on as she unpacks what’s happening inside those inflamed nasal passages, how it presents clinically, and how to manage it. Grab your headphones because it’s time to clear the air on allergies!

ASCIA Clinical Update Allergic Rhinitis - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)

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In this episode of A Spoonful of Medicine, we chat with fellow Paediatric AT Dr Nicola Bobeldyk about eczema in children. We cover presentation, triggers, superinfection, and both acute and everyday management, sharing practical pearls to help you support families dealing with this common paediatric condition.

Links to guidelines used:

Eczema – Emergency management in children | Children's Health Queensland

Clinical Practice Guidelines : Eczema

ASCIA Stepwise Management Plan for Eczema - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)

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