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Tips To Get Rid of Your Cough

Doctor On Demand

Address the cause If your cough is triggered by bronchitis, allergies, acid reflux, or asthma , addressing the underlying cause is essential for long-term relief. For asthma-related coughs, an inhaler prescribed by a doctor can help open airways and reduce inflammation.

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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. Am I at risk for complications due to my medical history?

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Green Practice News: April 2025

My Green Doctor

Earth Day is an opportunity for medical professionals to lead the conversation on how sustainability directly affects health. Because healthcare professionals are among the most trusted voices in society—and that trust extends beyond medical advice into public health, wellness, and environmental sustainability.

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

Patients who have a trusted primary care doctor are more likely to follow medical advice, manage their chronic conditions effectively, and ultimately enjoy better health outcomes. If you have a chronic condition like asthma, diabetes, or arthritis, unexpected complications or flare-ups can occur at any time.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

Adherence to medical advice improves and unnecessary self-referrals to other doctors decrease. Patients share personal issues more easily and medical errors are more easily avoided. In Europe, countries with stronger primary care had less unnecessary hospitalizations, especially concerning Asthma, COPD, and diabetes.