Ways to Handle Swimmer's Ear in Cascais

A Tourist’s Guide to Medical Care in Cascais

Online Consultations:

Great for minor but urgent issues that don’t need a physical exam, such as swimmer’s ear or related symptoms.

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Hospitals in Cascais

For serious, potentially life-threatening issues that require immediate, specialized treatment, like breathing difficulties, severe bleeding, or head injuries. Non-urgent visits use up resources needed for emergency patients. ERs are for serious, life-threatening issues. Going there for something like swimmer’s ear adds to doctors’ workload and may take time away from those in critical need.

Important: The information provided here about hospitals is for general reference only. We recommend verifying current details, such as contact information, services, and hours of operation, before visiting. Please reach out directly to the hospital or consult their official website for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

Hospitals with Emergency Rooms in Cascais

Hospital de Cascais Dr. José de Almeida – Emergency Department (Urgência Geral)
Address: Avenida Brigadeiro Victor Novais Gonçalves 2755‑009, Cascais, Portugal
Access: Open 24/7 with General, Pediatric, and Obstetric emergency units. Ambulances via 112 enter through the trauma entrance; walk‑ins register at reception and undergo triage using the Manchester system. Both public and private patients are accepted—no referral required.

Hospital de Cascais – Pediatric Emergency Department (Urgência Pediátrica)
Address: Same site: Avenida Brigadeiro Victor Novais Gonçalves 2755‑009, Cascais, Portugal
Access: Offers pediatric emergency care 24/7 for patients up to age 18. Walk‑ins and ambulance arrivals are triaged immediately. Observation beds available for short-term monitoring; transfers arranged if inpatient care is needed.

Centro de Saúde Santa Casa da Misericórdia Cascais – Urgência Primária
Address: Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral 242, 2750‑642 Cascais, Portugal
Access: Provides out‑of‑hours urgent care including minor injuries and acute medical issues, typically for residents. Walk-ins accepted; telephone triage via SNS24 (808 24 24 24) can direct urgent referrals to the main hospital. Not a full ED but valuable for primary-level urgent needs.

Walk-in clinics

Best for minor conditions needing same-day, in-person specialist attention—like X-rays for sprains or cuts that may need stitches, injections, advanced diagnostics, or other invasive procedures.

Pharmacies in Cascais, Portugal

In Cascais, pharmacies are called farmácias. They are easily recognizable by a green cross sign and are commonly found in central areas, near clinics, and close to popular tourist spots. Many pharmacies in Cascais have staff who speak English, especially in locations frequented by international visitors.

Antibiotic Policy in Cascais

In Cascais, antibiotics legally require a valid prescription from a licensed doctor. Pharmacists are not allowed to dispense antibiotics over the counter without one.

Emergency Number in Cascais, Portugal

In Cascais, the primary emergency number is 112. This number connects you to police, ambulance, and fire services and should be used in any life-threatening situation. It is part of the EU-wide emergency system.

Calls to 112 are free and can be made from any phone, including mobile phones without a SIM card. Operators are available 24/7 and typically speak both Portuguese and English, especially in areas with high tourist activity like Cascais.

Please remember: 112 is strictly for emergencies only. For urgent but non-life-threatening medical concerns, telehealth services like Doctorsa provide quick and convenient access to licensed English-speaking doctors.