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Coach McLungsSM, Facilitating Shared Decision Making for Asthma - Patients and Caregivers Perspectives [Health care informatics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Asthma is a prevalent chronic disease that is difficult to manage and associated with marked disparities in outcomes. Coach McLungsSM (CML) is a pre-visit interactive, digital coaching experience that engages patients, caregivers, and providers in a tailored conversation about asthma and fosters SDM in creating a plan of care.

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How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. Common chronic diseases include diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and gastrointestinal issues.

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3 Conditions Internal Medicine Can Treat

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Conditions such as asthma can also be treated through internal medicine. In our experience, treatments may include medications and breathing exercises. While working with a lung specialist, the primary doctor can still help make sure the patient stays on top of their treatment plan.

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It's Not About The Pus

StorytellERdoc

Not only Emma, but soon my friends and family were asking if I did "the stuff that Dr. Pimple Popper does." During the first encounter, introductions were made, respect was given, explanations were provided, and a detailed treatment plan was initiated. My buddy's family was truly disheartened and discouraged by the encounter.

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You don’t need to order comprehensive viral panels for most patients

PEMBlog

Messaging for patients and families When children have a viral respiratory illness, it is usually pretty self evident based on their symptoms e.g. runny nose, cough, congestion. Establishing benchmarks for the hospitalized care of children with asthma, bronchiolitis, and pneumonia. isolation for SARS-CoV-2). Hosp Pediatr. Pediatrics.

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Michigan's Best Primary Care: Here’s Why It's a Game Changer for Your Health!

Plum Health

A family pediatrician. Whether you’re dealing with diabetes, hypertension, asthma, or another long-term condition, your primary care doctor will help you create a plan to manage it effectively. Regular check-ups ensure your condition is under control, and your doctor can adjust medications or treatments as needed.