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Is there a vaccine for herpes simplex virus (HSV) that can prevent people from getting it in the first place, and why isn't there a vaccine for HSV when there are vaccines for other common viruses?
December 27th, 2024
I have a 9-month-old who is teething. He has a low-grade fever, congestion, a slight cough, and developed a rash behind his ears. We recently bought a puppy, so I'm not sure if it might be allergies. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?
July 7th, 2023
My husband has multiple myeloma and is in remission. His recent PET scan report mentioned increasing bilateral inguinal lymph nodes with high metabolic activity, and the report stated 'Differential inflammatory, malignant.' Does this mean the lymph nodes are malignant, or do we need more testing to confirm?
October 5th, 2023
I was diagnosed with bronchitis on 10/25. I finished a 5-day course of prednisone steroids and a 10-day course of antibiotics. It has now been more than 2 weeks, and I am still experiencing minor shortness of breath, sometimes at rest and sometimes when walking up stairs. My oxygen levels have been between 94% to 96%, which is lower than my normal levels of 97%-98%. The bronchitis is getting better as the wheezing has gone away, but I still have a lingering cough and mild shortness of breath. Is this normal, and should I be concerned about my oxygen levels?
November 16th, 2024
I have had a clogged ear for 2 weeks, which started after a plane flight and recovering from a cold. I can temporarily unclog my ear by holding my nose, but it clogs back up immediately. I have not tried any treatments yet. What could be causing this and what can I do to resolve it?
March 26th, 2023
Do you think buspirone is a good medication for anxiety and panic attacks?
April 19th, 2023