My husband has a fever of 103°F, diarrhea, chills, and nausea since last night. He has no cough, stomach pain, blood in stool, or pre-existing respiratory conditions. He is not allergic to any medications and has no other known medical conditions. He has taken ibuprofen and had diarrhea twice. What could be causing his symptoms and what should he do?

July 12th, 2024

My husband Raymond Osmond has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing a cough and stronger than normal headaches. He is 81 years old, does not take any medications other than Panadol for headaches, and has no known allergies or other medical conditions. We reside in Maclean NSW, and he recently returned from a cruise. What treatment options are available for him, and can a prescription for Paxlovid or Lagevario be provided?

August 18th, 2023

I accidentally pushed earwax into my eardrum and can't hear out of my left ear. I need the best way to sleep before going to urgent care. Additionally, I recently had an ear allergic reaction and tried to remove excess earwax, but it got pushed further in. I also tried using hydrogen peroxide and water, but it didn't clear up. What should I do for sleep?

November 15th, 2024

I might have aspirated a bit of food into my lungs about a month ago. I am 52 years old, taking blood pressure and cholesterol medications, and had an acdf surgery in my medical history. I have a high-pitched cough when breathing out, clear breathing in, and a little bit of shortness of breath. What could be the issue and what should I do?

June 14th, 2023

I have severe rosacea and need a prescription for Finacea cream (Azelaic acid). How long have you had rosacea? Have you been using Finacea before? Is there anything else in your medical history the doctor should know?

January 29th, 2023