"Should I call the doctor if I’ve had a sorethroat for three days?” “What should I do when my child falls andgets a bump on the head?” These are questions that all of us have.Health problems can arise anytime – evenings, weekends, when you’retraveling or when your doctor’s office is closed.SymptomMD is designed especially for these times. The care guideshelp you make appropriate decisions on what level of care (if any)is needed and how to provide symptom relief for minor illnesses andinjuries you can manage on your own.SymptomMD is derived from the clinical protocols use by physiciansand nurses in 10,000 practices and 400 nurse advice lines in the USand Canada. They have been tested for 15 years on more than 150million symptom calls.Features* Easy 3-step navigation:1. Choose the most appropriate symptom care guide2. Use the symptom decision chart to find the recommendedaction3. Follow the self care advice to manage minor illnesses &injuries at home* Quick location of the care guide that best matches your symptomby using age & gender filters, alphabetical index, body areaindex, or keyword search.Each symptom care guide contains:* Definition which describes the focus of the care guide so you candecide if it’s a good fit for your problem. If not, there are quicklinks to related care guides.* Decision Chart which helps determine what action is suggestedbased on the severity and description of your symptom. Once youhave a match, simply follow the corresponding action, such as Call911, Call Your Doctor Now, Call Your Doctor within 24 hours orManage at Home.* Immediate Connections to 911, your doctor, your child’s doctor ornearby Emergency Department are available if you have phoneservice.* Home Care Advice is available for any illnesses and injuries thatcan be managed at home. The instructions provide clear, up-to-datesteps for relieving symptoms.Also included:* Medication and Allergy List for tracking important informationabout your family’s prescriptions and/or over the countermedications.* Dosage tables for common over-the-counter medications.* Photos and images to help you identify symptoms (e.g. rashes),injuries and common causes of bites & stings.* First Aid topics illustrations to support immediate action, ifneeded.Disclaimer: The information provided with this Application is not asubstitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment;it is for informational purposes only. Talk with your healthcareprovider about any questions you may have regarding a medicalcondition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call yourdoctor or 911 immediately. Before using SymptomMD, all users shouldread and agree with the full Disclaimer available in theapplication.

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