COVID-19 and Asthma Safety for Patients

August 20, 2020

" COVID-19 is scary for everyone, but especially those that are considered high-risk patients. High-risk patients are people that suffer from underlying medical conditions that may make them more prone to getting COVID-19 and make their symptoms more severe if they do get it. One of those high-risk categories that affects a high number of people is those suffering with asthma. Asthma is a lung condition, so it’s understandable that a virus that affects your ...

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How Can I Self-Assess for COVID-19?

July 22, 2020

" Right now, hospitals are overflowing with COVID-19 patients. For this reason, doctors across the United States are discouraging people from coming to the hospitals. At this point, treating people with mild symptoms is not as important as treating people suffering from a severe condition related to a confirmed COVID-19 infection.  For this reason, you must learn how to assess some of your symptoms. Accurate, confident, and well-informed self-assessments will save doctors from wasting time on ...

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Can My Children Go To Summer Camp Even with COVID-19?

July 21, 2020

" The COVID-19 virus has put a stop on our ordinary lives. Now, all parents are confused as to whether or not they should send their kids to summer camps in these uncertain times.  These days, when you go out, you may feel like you are going on a battlefield, even if it’s for something as simple as getting groceries. However, sending your child to summer camp in the midst of a global pandemic does ...

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Is COVID-19 Slowing Down in the United States?

June 16, 2020

" To date, there are over 2 million reported positive cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. and more than 100,000 people have died. While overall new cases and deaths have slowed, perhaps, temporarily, this decline doesn’t exist throughout the country. Some states that had high numbers of infection and deaths initially are seeing their new numbers decrease significantly, while new hot spots have developed in states that started out with lower numbers. The ...

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Can Healthcare Providers Help me with Coronavirus?

June 16, 2020

" Healthcare workers are doing much more than lending a hand in the face of the current COVID-19 pandemic. While they are working to provide care for patients that come through their doors, they have the challenge of not only protecting themselves from the coronavirus but also protecting other patients in the process. They play a crucial role on the frontlines and are there to help you during these difficult times, whether you need medical questions ...

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Telemedicine Services and Addressing COVID-19 Barriers to Healthcare

May 18, 2020

" COVID-19 has impacted over 1 million patients across the United States. Positive cases are now closer to 2 million patients as the need for testing, social distancing, and accessible healthcare services continues to grow. However, with many patients staying at home due to COVID-19 it could mean that deferred care has grown tremendously in the last few months. Deferred care, or any healthcare that patients needs but purposely delayed, is on the rise since many ...

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What is Causing My Common Cold?

April 8, 2020

" Cold and flu season is a time of year that people dread, but no matter what, it always ends up coming anyways. Having a cold is never fun, but not knowing what’s causing that cold is even worse! Knowing what causes a cold can not only help you get better more quickly now, but it could help prevent a cold in the future.  Common cold treatment via telemedicine urgent care The good news for ...

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Can I Still Get the Flu in Late Winter?

February 20, 2020

" It’s common knowledge that flu season is during the colder winter months, but just because winter is almost over doesn’t mean flu season is. There are a lot of misconceptions about the flu and flu season as a whole, but we want to set the record straight! Knowing the real facts about the flu in late winter will help keep you happy and healthy all year long.  Can I Still Get the Flu ...

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Can Bronchitis Be A Serious Medical Condition?

February 20, 2020

" Bronchitis is a common medical condition that people of all ages face, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be taken seriously. Ignoring the symptoms of bronchitis and not taking it seriously can lead to other medical conditions and in severe cases, hospitalization. The short answer is yes, bronchitis can absolutely be a serious medical condition, but let’s take a closer look to understand why!  Acute Bronchitis Acute bronchitis is bronchitis that occurs ...

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How to Stay On Top of Lung Health This Winter

January 29, 2020

" Each winter, patients are likely to experience viruses, hazards, and other risks that can impact their overall respiratory and lung health. Every patient needs to understand how to combat these risks in order to stay healthy, unless they want to end up like the millions of people that get sick or hurt during winter time. Over 40 million individuals get the cold or flu each year as seasonal illnesses spread rapidly within local communities. In ...

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