Swimmer’s Ear – Why It Peaks in Summer
Learn why swimmer’s ear peaks in summer months due to increased water exposure, humidity, and bacterial growth conditions, with prevention tips from Dr. Tod Stillson.
COVID-19 Variants 2025 – What’s New in Symptoms
Learn about COVID-19 variant symptoms in 2025 including new patterns like severe sore throat, extreme fatigue, and congestion without fever from Dr. Tod Stillson.
Tick Bite Prophylaxis – When Antibiotics Are Needed
Learn when tick bite prophylaxis antibiotics are needed including the 36-hour rule, geographic risk factors, and CDC guidelines from Dr. Tod Stillson at ChatRx.
Athlete’s Foot vs. Jock Itch – Understanding the Difference
Learn the key differences between athlete’s foot and jock itch including symptoms, locations, treatment approaches, and prevention strategies from Dr. Tod Stillson at ChatRx.
How Is Chlamydia Transmitted Without Intercourse?
Learn how chlamydia transmits through oral sex, manual contact, shared toys, and other non-intercourse routes, plus prevention strategies from Dr. Tod.
COVID-19 vs. Common Cold: How to Tell the Difference
Learn key differences between COVID-19 and common cold symptoms including sore throat severity, fatigue levels, fever patterns, and when to test from Dr. Tod.
What Is Oral Herpes? Understanding Cold Sores and HSV-1
Understand oral herpes (HSV-1), cold sore symptoms, triggers, antiviral treatments, prevention strategies, and management tips from Dr. Tod.
What Is Chlamydia? A Simple Guide to This Common STD
Learn about chlamydia, the most common STD, including symptoms, testing, treatment with antibiotics, and prevention strategies from Dr. Tod.
Current COVID-19 Symptoms: What’s Changed?
Learn how COVID-19 symptoms have changed in 2025 including new patterns like severe sore throat, less fever, more congestion, and testing importance from Dr. Tod.
How Long Does an Upper Respiratory Infection Last?
Learn how long upper respiratory infections typically last, factors affecting duration, and warning signs requiring medical attention from Dr. Tod at ChatRx.