I had protected oral and vaginal sex with a Chinese sex worker 13 days ago using a Chinese condom not approved by Swiss authorities. I started PEP 90 minutes after exposure but stopped due to side effects. Now, I have symptoms consistent with acute HIV infection (sore throat, fever, swollen lymph nodes). Should I be worried about HIV?

March 27th, 2024

How many times is using an Albuterol inhaler too much, and is it safe to use it once a day at night for allergy-related asthma?

July 16th, 2024

How can I stop my body aches, particularly in my left arm, shoulder, and chest, which have been present for about a year and are said to be anxiety-related?

December 24th, 2024

I have an ear infection and cannot see a doctor for a week. What can help with the sharp pain, especially since it kept me up most of the night? I am 76 years old, on blood pressure meds, thyroid medication, and dexilant. My symptoms include sharp pain, and I can hear okay with no drainage. I am not sick otherwise but do have a cough.

June 13th, 2024

I have been experiencing throat pain when swallowing for almost 4 days, which is achey and burning. I have been taking Tylenol but it is not getting better. I also feel cold sometimes and have occasional cough, nausea, and vomiting when the pain aggravates. What could be causing this and what can I do to alleviate the pain?

November 2nd, 2023