How Telehealth Can Help You Stay Connected to Your Doctor This Holiday Season
If you’re dealing with a lung condition, the holidays can bring unique challenges.
With cold and flu season in full swing and crowded events and stores bringing heightened risk of exposure to allergens or pollutants, monitoring and maintaining your lung health requires extra attention. The holiday season is also a busy time, filled with travel, work parties, family gatherings, and last-minute shopping. In all the hustle and bustle, it can be easy to forget to take care of your health.
If you’re managing a chronic condition like lung disease, staying connected with your physician is crucial to make sure your condition remains stable — even if you can’t work an office visit into your schedule.
Telehealth appointments can make a real difference during the holidays, offering a convenient way to stay in touch with your healthcare provider without needing to leave your house.
THE CONVENIENCE OF TELEHEALTH
If you have a lung condition, having timely access to care is always important. Cold weather, holiday stress, and respiratory infections can all lead to flare-ups, making it important to monitor your symptoms and consult with your physician before your condition gets worse. With telehealth, you can address any issues quickly and efficiently, helping you stay on top of your health — and your holiday schedule.
With a telehealth appointment, you can have a medical consultation from the comfort of your home, which is especially convenient during the holidays. You can discuss any symptoms or concerns with your healthcare provider and get expert advice without having to deal with holiday traffic, sit in a crowded waiting room, or take time away from your family gatherings. Many telehealth platforms also offer evening or weekend hours, as well.
CONTINUED CARE AND PEACE OF MIND
Telehealth is also helpful for ongoing monitoring and continued care, especially if you need frequent check-ins to discuss medications, oxygen levels, or lifestyle adjustments. During a virtual appointment, you can review your treatment plan and make any necessary changes with your doctor in real time. This consistent care helps ensure that your physician is responsive to your needs, giving you peace of mind as you make memories with your family.
In addition to consultations, telehealth incorporates digital tools that allow you to share your health data with your doctor, such as oxygen levels or respiratory rates. This can help your physician monitor your condition more closely and intervene early in the event of a potential problem.
Chattanooga’s leading lung doctor, Dr. Mike Czarnecki, MD, is renowned for delivering exceptional care and innovative treatments in pulmonary medicine. Whether you need a quick check-in to discuss symptoms or want to make sure your medications are optimized, a telehealth appointment can help you stay on top of your health from anywhere you go this holiday season. Click here to contact us and set up a video or voice call with Dr. Mike via our HIPAA compliant app, pMD.
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