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 purple asthma inhaler: OTC inhalers

Health Education

OTC asthma inhaler pros and cons

An OTC inhaler might be convenient, but the safety risks may outweigh the benefits

Picture of a moon and an asthma inhaler | Why is asthma worse at night?

Health Education

6 causes of nighttime asthma

Nocturnal asthma causes coughing and wheezing symptoms to worsen at night

An alarm clock and two Rx pills: How long does Adderall stay in your system?

Health Education

How long does Adderall stay in your system?

Adderall is detectable in the body up to 76 hours after it is taken

Three Rx pill bottles and three Rx pills: Citalopram interactions

Health Education

Citalopram interactions to avoid

Taking citalopram along with drugs that thin the blood may increase the risk of bleeding

A woman holding a bag of groceries: Home remedies for vaginal itching

Health Education

Home remedies for vaginal itching

Vaginal itching can be uncomfortable and frustrating. These 7 home remedies may help soothe and alleviate vaginal itching.

Three Rx pill bottles: Amlodipine interactions to avoid

Amlodipine interactions to avoid

Amlodipine interactions typically relate to either magnified amlodipine adverse effects or amplified side effects of the other medication

Glass bottle of black seed oil ans q-tips: What are the side effects of black seed oil?

Health Education

What are the side effects of black seed oil?

Black seed oil side effects include nausea, bloating, and nasal dryness

glass of red wine - alcohol and cholesterol

Health Education

Do alcohol and cholesterol mix?

Alcohol can affect cholesterol levels in the body—here is what you need to know about the risks

Rx injection pen: Ozempic interactions to avoid

Ozempic interactions to avoid

Ozempic interacts with sulfonylureas, insulins, and certain medical conditions

hands next to a capsule - nerve pain medication

9 nerve pain meds

These 5 prescription and 4 over-the-counter options can provide relief

A male doctor: Pain in the lower left abdomen in men causes

Health Education

Pain in the lower left abdomen in men: Causes and treatment

Paying attention to any accompanying symptoms can help you determine whether pain in your lower left abdomen needs medical treatment

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