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Substance use disorder treatment available at Direct Doctors

The Direct Doctors Difference

It is a disease just as much as diabetes or asthma. Like other chronic illnesses, there are medications available to help with substance use disorder. If you are struggling with addiction - we welcome you as our patient. It is easy to think that substance use can't affect us - until it does.

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3 Conditions Internal Medicine Can Treat

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Respiratory Illness Issues that affect your lungs or breathing fall under respiratory issues. Illnesses such as respiratory infections caused by infection, bacteria, or fungus can be treated with prescriptions from your primary care doctor. Conditions such as asthma can also be treated through internal medicine.

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When to Go to a Doctor for Chest Congestion: At-home Care vs. Medical Attention

Doctor On Demand

Seek care right away if you’re coughing up bloody mucus or have heart or lung conditions like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Also, people with asthma, COPD, or other lung conditions can use telehealth for a virtual check-up when symptoms flare. This preparation helps the doctor treat you.

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Detroit Air Quality Update June 29th 2023

Plum Health

Visibility is good and asthma exacerbations happen with fewer frequency. There are several ill health effects that can happen with prolonged exposure to poor air quality. In general, for all patients, I recommend limiting the amount of time outside today or wearing a mask if outside, ideally an N95.

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You don’t need X-Rays in a child with bronchiolitis, croup, asthma, or first time wheezing

PEMBlog

This is a blog post and a podcast episode designed to disseminate the important work of Choosing Wisely , an initiative of the the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation, the goal of which is the spark conversations between clinicians and patients about what tests, treatments, and procedures are needed – and which ones are not.

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Need to See a Doctor Fast? Here’s How Urgent Care Could Save Your Day

Plum Health

As a doctor with experience in both primary care and urgent care , I’ve seen firsthand how urgent care centers have become a lifeline for many patients. I’ve had patients come to me after waiting hours in an ER with a sprained ankle, only to find out they could’ve been treated at urgent care in half the time. What is Urgent Care?

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9 Symptoms of Leaky Gut & What To Do

AMMD

Leaky gut syndrome is a condition that can set you on the path to chronic illness. If your gut is healthy, chances are you are too. But when it’s not, it can lead to a wide range of issues—seasonal allergies, brain fog, skin problems, hormone imbalances, digestive troubles, and mood swings. These are just a few symptoms of leaky gut syndrome.

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