What Are the Early Signs of an Upper Respiratory Infection?
Dr. Tod at ChatRx explains how to recognize early signs of upper respiratory infections, including throat scratchiness, nasal congestion, and fatigue, and take prompt action.
How Accurate Are At-Home UTI Test Strips? Here’s What You Should Know
Learn about at-home UTI test strip accuracy, limitations, and when to seek professional medical evaluation for urinary tract infection symptoms from Dr. Tod at ChatRx.
Are There Over-the-Counter (OTC) Treatments for Bacterial Vaginosis?
Learn why there are no effective OTC treatments for bacterial vaginosis, what prescription antibiotics work, and supportive measures explained by Dr. Tod at ChatRx.
How is Swimmer’s Ear Diagnosed?
Learn how swimmer’s ear is diagnosed through physical examination, symptom patterns, and medical history, plus when testing is needed from Dr. Tod at ChatRx.
Is Shingles Contagious? How Does It Spread?
Learn whether shingles is contagious, how the varicella-zoster virus spreads, who’s at risk, and prevention measures explained by Dr. Tod at ChatRx.
Should You See a Doctor Online for Sinusitis?
Learn when online consultations are appropriate for sinusitis treatment, advantages of telemedicine, and when in-person care is needed from Dr. Tod at ChatRx.
Is Climate Change Making Flu Seasons Worse?
Discover how climate change is affecting flu seasons through temperature shifts, altered patterns, and geographic expansion, with health implications explained by Dr. Tod at ChatRx.
What is Thrush and What Causes It?
Learn what thrush (oral candidiasis) is, how Candida yeast causes mouth infections, risk factors, and treatment options from Dr. Tod at ChatRx.
What Are the Common Symptoms of a URI?
Learn the common symptoms of upper respiratory infections including nasal congestion, sore throat, and cough, plus when to seek treatment from Dr. Tod at ChatRx.
What Part of the Eye is affected by Pink Eye?
Learn which part of the eye is affected by pink eye (conjunctivitis), how the conjunctiva becomes inflamed, and why symptoms occur, explained by Dr. Tod at ChatRx.