Conditions Library

Learn More about Each Acute Condition

Conditions Library

Learn More about Each Acute Condition

Strep Throat Without Cough – A Key Diagnostic Sign 

By ChatRx

Oct 4, 2025

Learn why strep throat occurs without cough and how absence of cough helps distinguish bacterial from viral throat infections from Dr. Tod Stillson at ChatRx.

By ChatRx

Oct 3, 2025

Learn why influenza vaccines need annual updates due to viral mutation, antigenic drift, and strain prediction challenges from Dr. Tod Stillson at ChatRx.
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tick bite prophylaxis guidelines antibiotics criteria Lyme prevention

By ChatRx

Oct 2, 2025

Learn tick bite prophylaxis guidelines doctors follow including the 36-hour rule, geographic risk, and when antibiotics are recommended from Dr. Tod Stillson at ChatRx.

By ChatRx

Oct 1, 2025

Learn shingles rash stages from pre-rash pain through healing including blister formation, crusting, and contagious periods from Dr. Tod Stillson at ChatRx.
Shingles Rash
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By ChatRx

Sep 30, 2025

Learn to distinguish ear pain from ear infection using location, symptoms, pain patterns, and when antibiotics are needed from Dr. Tod Stillson at ChatRx.

By ChatRx

Sep 29, 2025

Learn why pneumonia in elderly patients presents with hidden symptoms like confusion and weakness instead of typical fever and cough from Dr. Tod Stillson at ChatRx.
Pneumonia in Elderly Patients