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Apologies and Clarification

Our apologies for the unexpected text and/or email from HouseCallMD regarding medical intake forms and payment information. We are updating our system currently, the medical forms and request for payment information were sent via “Jotform”. The messages were unintentionally made active earlier than expected.

January 7, 2025

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Gathering Consent

Gathering Medical Consent, Frequently Asked Questions

May 4, 2023

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Nasal Sprays vs. Antihistamines: Which Is Better?

Determining whether to use nasal sprays or oral antihistamines to treat allergies can be confusing at times. Which will be more effective? Which will last longer? Which causes the least side effects?

January 7, 2025

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Boost Your Immune System

Nowadays, it is very nerve-wracking to get sick. This pandemic is enough reason for us to take good care of our health. It is impossible to know where you can get the virus from so you have to protect yourself from something that you cannot see.

January 7, 2025

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Causes and Symptoms of Dehydration

Dehydration is common in adults. Adults usually do not know that we are already dehydrated. They wait to feel thirsty before we drink water. This should not be the case.

February 20, 2021

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Glaucoma Symptoms, Causes, and Risk Factors

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. And since such is the case, we at HouseCall MD, a provider of skilled and top-quality urgent care in Kitsap County, Washington, thought it would be helpful to list the common symptoms, causes, and risk factors for glaucoma to help inform readers about the disease.

March 21, 2020

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COVID-19

At HouseCall MD, we have received many questions about coronavirus (COVID-19). There has been a lot of conflicting information, so we felt it would be helpful to clarify a few things about COVID-19.

January 8, 2021

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EAR INFECTIONS

According to the National Institutes of Health, five out of six children will experience an ear infection before they turn three years old. The reason for this is multifactorial, though relates to the fact that the anatomy of their eustachian tubes (canals that drain the ear) are more horizontal; as well as the fact that children are more likely to catch an upper respiratory infection or "cold". Any non-verbal young child with congestion that is associated with a fever should be evaluated for a possible ear infection.

September 9, 2019