Can You Treat Mild Pneumonia at Home?
Learn when mild pneumonia can be safely treated at home with antibiotics and rest, plus critical warning signs that require immediate emergency medical care.
Scalp Ringworm in Children – Why It’s Often Missed
Learn why scalp ringworm in children is frequently misdiagnosed as dandruff or eczema, what symptoms to look for, and why oral antifungal treatment is essential.
What Are the Best Over-the-Counter Medicines for the Flu?
Learn which over-the-counter medicines work best for flu relief, including fever reducers, cough suppressants, decongestants, and what to avoid during recovery.
Hoarseness and Sore Throat – Common ENT Causes
Discover the common ENT causes of hoarseness and sore throat, from viral laryngitis and acid reflux to vocal strain and allergies, plus warning signs to watch for.
Viral Bronchitis vs. Bacterial Bronchitis – What Doctors Look For
Learn how doctors distinguish viral from bacterial bronchitis through timeline, mucus characteristics, fever patterns, and symptom progression, explained by Dr. Tod at ChatRx.
Tick-Borne Diseases That Mimic Flu Symptoms
Learn why tick-borne diseases like anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, and babesiosis mimic flu symptoms, key differences, and when to seek treatment from Dr. Tod at ChatRx.
Enlarged Tonsils – When Surgery Is Considered
Learn when enlarged tonsils require surgery including sleep apnea, recurrent infections, swallowing difficulties, and age considerations explained by Dr. Tod at ChatRx.
Tick Bites and Co-Infections Beyond Lyme
Discover tick-borne co-infections beyond Lyme including anaplasmosis, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, and Powassan virus, their symptoms and geographic patterns from Dr. Tod at ChatRx.
Eczema Infections – When Scratching Leads to Bacteria
Learn how scratching eczema leads to bacterial infections, recognize signs like crusting and oozing, and discover prevention strategies from Dr. Tod at ChatRx.
Sinus Pressure vs. Migraine Headaches – How to Tell Them Apart
Learn to distinguish sinus pressure from migraine headaches through pain location, quality, accompanying symptoms, and treatment response, explained by Dr. Tod at ChatRx.