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Chad Shaffer, MD

Medical Writer and Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board
Chad Shaffer, MD, earned his medical doctorate from Penn State University and completed a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. He has provided full-service primary care to all ages for over 15 years, building a practice from start up to over 3,000 patients. His passion is educating patients on their health and treatment, so they can make well-informed decisions.
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A woman doing breathing exercises as home remedies for asthma
Wellness

7 home remedies for asthma

The best treatment for asthma is prescription medication, an asthma action plan, and these complementary tools
An inhaler represents eosinophilic asthma
Health Education

What is eosinophilic asthma?

This rare subtype of asthma can have severe symptoms—luckily, there are effective treatments
Prescription pad with pill bottle: Compare Myrbetriq alternatives
Drug Info

What can I take instead of Myrbetriq?

Gemtesa, oxybutynin, tolterodine, Vesicare, and Botox are examples of Myrbetriq alternatives. See the full list of medications you can take for overactive bladder.
Three prescription pill bottles: Compare Farxiga alternatives
Drug Info

What can I take instead of Farxiga?

Alternatives to Farxiga include Jardiance, Glipizide, metformin, Januvia, and Rybelsus. Get the full list of Farxiga alternatives here.
An MCH blood test
Health Education

What are normal MCH levels?

Certain health conditions affect your body’s hemoglobin. MCH is a part of that picture.
An image of a cholesterol test
Health Education

Understanding cholesterol tests

Your blood test results can be confusing. These are what’s considered healthy numbers.
2 hugging bananas represent the health benefits of sex
Health Education

13 health benefits of sex

It’s more than just a good time. A romp in the hay can improve everything from your mood to your heart health.
Prescription pad with pill bottle: What are the side effects of Janumet?
Drug Info

Janumet side effects and how to avoid them

Janumet side effects include diarrhea, vitamin B12 deficiency, lactic acidosis, pancreatitis, and more
Purple inhaler: What are the side effects of Breo Ellipta?
Drug Info

Breo Ellipta side effects and how to avoid them

Breo Ellipta side effects include oral thrush, pneumonia, and other upper respiratory illness
Syringe full of injectable medicine: What are the side effects of Saxenda?
Drug Info

Saxenda side effects and how to avoid them

Saxenda side effects include nausea, vomiting, and hypoglycemia. More serious side effects like thyroid cancer, pancreatitis, and suicidal ideation can occur. Learn more about avoiding adverse effects.
Syringe filled with injectable medication: Lantus side effects to expect
Drug Info

Lantus side effects and how to avoid them

Lantus side effects include weight gain, hypoglycemia, and injection site reactions