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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

We offer expert care and personalized treatment plans for the Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, and Montclair communities. 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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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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Medical Music Mondays: Asthma Status

PEMBlog

Lyrics Difficulty breathing, asthma’s bad tonight albuterol and atrovent Dexamethasone All right! Follow the treatment plan Reassess and watch that PRAM score And you will be the man! Magnesium infusion Terb and ketamine If you need that bipap It’s the worst you’ve seen [Chorus] Status! Asthamticus!

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

Plum Health

Here are some examples of issues that urgent care is perfect for: Minor burns or cuts that might need stitches Sprains and strains Mild asthma attacks Ear infections Fevers Skin rashes Urinary tract infections (UTIs) Colds and flu For most of these situations, urgent care is a faster and less expensive option than the ER.

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It's Not About The Pus

StorytellERdoc

During the first encounter, introductions were made, respect was given, explanations were provided, and a detailed treatment plan was initiated. Pimple Popper, was able to help many embarrassed patients survive their dermatologic issues, all the while captivating my daughter's interest. Eewww, gross," Emma said. Let's watch it again!"

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