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Tips To Get Rid of Your Cough

Doctor On Demand

If your cough is due to postnasal drip, antihistamines or decongestants may provide relief by reducing mucus buildup. However, if your cough lasts more than a few weeks or is accompanied by fever, wheezing, or difficulty breathing, it’s important to consult a healthcare provider.

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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). For more severe symptoms, in-person care may be the recommended course of treatment, and your virtual provider can help you make that decision.

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Green Practice News: April 2025

My Green Doctor

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. can spark awareness and action.

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

It's the first point of contact for all your medical needs, from routine check-ups to managing chronic conditions. They also provide immunizations and lifestyle advice tailored to your specific needs. It creates a continuous health history that benefits both you and your provider.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

Having Your Own Long-Term GP Can Save Your Life Patients who choose a GP rather than a specialist as their primary care provider have a 19% 8 lower mortality and produce 22% 9 -33% 8 lower healthcare spending. Adherence to medical advice improves and unnecessary self-referrals to other doctors decrease.