Commentary
Have you ever experienced a persistent and severe common cold, only to be advised by your healthcare provider to schedule a telehealth appointment with your treating doctor?
Nowadays, medical clinics discourage patients from visiting their doctors in person, presumably to avoid the risk of infection for their staff who are required to wear masks.
Current treatment for persistent cough often involves an irrational response to the common cold, leading to concerns about the future of telehealth.
Telehealth medical treatment was introduced by Medicare to minimize the risk of community transmission of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses, including the common cold….