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Respiratory infections send millions of people to doctors annually, though many cases can be handled without clinic visits. NextClinic offers remote medical evaluations for breathing issues and congestion that don’t need emergency care. Patients with a variety of infections affecting the airways and lungs are assessed through video calls, and treatment plans are created for those who are dealing with various infections affecting their airways and lungs.
Upper respiratory tract infections
Colds remain the most common breathing issues addressed during video appointments. Doctors ask when symptoms began, how long they have continued, and how intense they feel. They can observe coughing patterns, sneezing, runny noses, and mild body aches without making physical contact. These signs generally do not require an in-person exam. Patients can also receive accurate assessments of sinus infections by explaining where headaches occur, describing facial pressure, and noting the thickness of nasal discharge. Details about symptom progression and any past sinus troubles help guide the correct treatment. Throat inflammation is evaluated by having patients open their mouths so the camera can show any swelling or redness. Using telehealth consultation doctors can identify the issue clearly and recommend suitable care, removing the need for an office visit.
Bronchitis and chest infections
Chronic bronchitis typically starts with persistent coughing that brings up mucus. Remote doctors listen as patients describe their coughs and ask about phlegm color – whether it appears clear, yellow, or green. Chest tightness and breathing difficulties usually mean an in-person exam is necessary rather than continuing with video assessment. Patients with mild pneumonia may use video appointments in suitable situations. This works well for younger patients who have no other health concerns. When a patient uses a pulse oximeter at home the doctor checks fever patterns and observes breathing rates to understand the condition. A patient with a very high fever or major trouble in breathing needs hospital care. Remote consultation cannot support these serious cases.
Influenza management
- A flu diagnosis happens through discussion of rapid fever development, severe muscle aches, and overwhelming tiredness.
- Antiviral drugs get prescribed when patients contact doctors within two days of getting sick for the best results.
- Age, pregnancy, and chronic diseases are reviewed remotely to spot people at higher risk of complications
- Instructions about danger signs needing emergency attention are explained during consultations.
- Medical certificates for missing work or school are provided based on how contagious patients remain.
COVID-19 assessment
Coronavirus cases now receive routine remote care when symptoms stay mild or moderate. Loss of smell and taste, breathing changes, and fever details are discussed while doctors evaluate general health. Results from home testing kits are reviewed during video calls to verify infections. Advice covers ways to ease symptoms and guidelines for staying isolated from others. Medical staff spot patients who face greater dangers and might need prescription treatments or closer watching. Check-in appointments track healing without bringing contagious people into medical facilities.
Video medical appointments successfully handle numerous respiratory infections from basic colds through flu and milder coronavirus cases. Remote platforms deliver professional medical guidance while saving in-person visits for situations needing direct examination or urgent hospital treatment.
