My partner and I, both in our late 70s, have been using laxatives for several years and are concerned about laxative abuse. Laxatives no longer work for us. How can we transition back to regularity, beyond increasing fiber, water, and exercise?

December 2nd, 2023

I’m really stressed out because an HVAC technician found a leak in our house, and the coolant was empty. It was just charged a few months ago, so we presumably have been inhaling a slow leak for the past 3 months. Have we been inhaling it for months, and is it harmful?

June 14th, 2024

I think I may have strep throat. I have a really bad sore throat that feels like there are knives when I swallow, my voice is raspy, and I even lost my voice for a bit. It started on Sunday and has been getting a little worse every day. I am 40 years old and have been using Benylin, NyQuil, Advil, and Halls. I am not allergic to any medications. What should I do?

June 5th, 2024

I have been experiencing a persistent cough for 8 days, along with nasal congestion and occasional sneezing. The cough is worse at night and sometimes produces small amounts of white or greenish mucus. I am worried about this and have tried Mucinex without much improvement. What can I do to alleviate these symptoms and should I be concerned about any underlying issues?

May 10th, 2023

My daughter, 22, was recently released from the ICU after a week with a resting pulse rate of 185 due to clots in both lungs and legs. She now has a positive COVID PCR result, is experiencing chest pains, shortness of breath even with oxygen units, and a resting heart rate of 130. Her oxygen saturation is in the low 90s with oxygen and the 70s without. Should we take her back to the hospital?

July 6th, 2024