I have been ill for 3 days with a heavy cough, causing pain in my left ribs. I am coughing up gobs of yellow mucus, feeling listless, and have no fever. I am 83 years old, have a history of chronic sinusitis, and am on multiple medications primarily for heart and blood pressure issues, as well as diabetes controlled with diet and metformin. Is the cough related to my chronic sinusitis, and what can I do to alleviate the symptoms and prevent complications like pneumonia?

January 3rd, 2024

Yesterday I ate takeout and specified no peanut or sesame, but after an hour, I experienced throat closure, swollen tongue and face, chest constriction, confusion, dizziness, and difficulty standing. I took Xyzal and Albuterol inhaler and drank water. Symptoms improved but returned this morning with face swelling and chest constriction. What should I do?

October 12th, 2024

I would like to speak to a doctor about getting a prescription for Semaglutide for weight loss. I have been concerned about weight loss for around 3 years and have not started this medication yet. Is there anything else I should know before starting this medication?

July 12th, 2024

Could a doctor please explain if every time I feel a heart thud or skipped beat, it is actually a PVC/PAC, or if it could be a normal sinus arrhythmia? Additionally, how can someone know if they have atrial fibrillation, and what are the risks associated with it, especially for young and otherwise healthy individuals?

October 28th, 2024

I have been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. I woke up with a sore throat and cough on Monday night, got tested on Tuesday and was negative, but my symptoms worsened. I threw up in the middle of the night, started running a fever, and my temperature was 102.2°F. My cough is wet, with a lot of mucus, and I experience chest tightness when lying down. I'm 20 years old, on fluoxetine, and recently took ibuprofen. Should I get tested again for COVID-19, and do I need to come in today?

February 19th, 2024