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

Doctor On Demand

When to use telehealth for chest congestion Use telehealth, also known as virtual care , for chest congestion when symptoms are mild to moderate and you need medical advice, prescriptions, or a treatment plan. Patients with asthma may need to increase the frequency of their inhaler use or take a short course of oral steroids.

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Not “burnout,” not moral injury—human rights violations

Pamela Wible MD

Characterized by cynicism, exhaustion, and reduced job satisfaction, physician burnout can lead to devastating personal and professional consequences, including strained relationships, substance abuse, early retirement, and even suicide. Dr. Shay’s original definition was based upon his patients’ war narratives and Homer’s Iliad (762 B.C.)