Dr. Asaad Akbar Khan

Cardiologist & Medical Advisor

MBBS, MRCP Medicine, MRCPI Medicine 15+ years experience

Assistant Professor of Medicine/Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, USA Clinical Assistant Director at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, USA Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, USA

Articles by Dr. Asaad Akbar Khan (17)

Wellness

Flu Treatment: Home Care, Antivirals and When to Seek Help

Understand flu home care, prescription antiviral options and medicine safety, including why early medical advice matters for people at higher risk.

7 min read

Wellness

How Long Do Flu Symptoms Last? Recovery and Warning Signs

Understand typical flu recovery, lingering cough and tiredness, the difference between illness duration and contagiousness, and when to seek care.

9 min read

Wellness

Flu Symptoms: Main Signs, Duration and When to Get Help

Flu often starts suddenly with cough, aches, chills, headache, and fatigue. Learn the main symptoms, how long they last, and when to seek medical care.

13 min

Wellness

Flu Symptoms in Kids: Signs, Care and When to Get Help

Recognise flu symptoms in children and babies, including illness without fever. Learn which changes need urgent care and how clinicians assess treatment.

8 min read

Wellness

Flu vs Cold: Symptoms, Differences and When to Get Help

Compare typical cold and flu patterns, understand the limits of symptom clues, and learn when testing, treatment advice or urgent care may be needed.

6 min read

Wellness

Flu vs COVID-19: Symptoms, Testing and Treatment

Understand why flu and COVID-19 symptoms overlap, how testing can guide care, and why early treatment advice matters for people at higher risk.

6 min read

Wellness

How Long Is Flu Contagious? Spread and Return to Activities

Understand the typical flu contagious period, why recovery and transmission are different timelines, and how to make informed decisions about returning to activities.

6 min read

Wellness

Flu Prevention: Vaccination and Ways to Reduce Spread

Explore annual flu vaccination, cleaner indoor air, hygiene and illness precautions, with practical steps to help protect people at higher risk.

6 min read

Home Remedies

How to Safely Stop Taking Steroids: Tapering and Withdrawal

Stopping steroids suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms after longer use. Here's why tapering matters, what withdrawal looks like, and when a short pack is different.

5 min read

Home Remedies

Can You Drink Alcohol on a Medrol Dose Pack?

There's no dangerous interaction, but combining alcohol with a Medrol Dosepak isn't risk-free either. Here's what actually happens and when to be more cautious.

4 min read

Home Remedies

What Happens If You Miss a Dose of Methylprednisolone?

Missed a dose on your Medrol taper? Here's exactly what to do, when it matters more, and how to avoid it happening again.

4 min read

Home Remedies

Methylprednisolone vs. Prednisone: What's the Difference?

Methylprednisolone and prednisone treat similar conditions, but they're not identical. Here's the potency difference, when each is preferred, and whether you can switch between them.

4 min read

Home Remedies

I Accidentally Took All 6 Methylprednisolone at Once: What This Actually Means

Took all 6 tablets of your Medrol Dosepak at once? Here's what the FDA label actually says, what a 24mg dose means, and when to call Poison Control.

6 min read

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Acute Febrile Illness: Causes, Symptoms & When to Worry About a Fever

Fever showed up out of nowhere? Here's what acute febrile illness actually means, the different fever patterns to watch for, and when it's time to call a doctor.

7 min read

Home RemediesHeart Health

Cortisol Belly Fat: The Real Science Behind Stress and Stubborn Abdominal Fat

Cortisol belly fat is trending everywhere, but is it real? Here's the actual science linking stress hormones to visceral fat, and what genuinely helps.

14 min read

Home Remedies

Cortisol Face Is Real | 7 Natural Ways to Lower Cortisol and Get Your Glow Back

Struggling with cortisol face, hormonal acne, belly fat, or constant fatigue? Discover 7 powerful natural ways to lower cortisol levels fast, balance your stress hormones, and restore your natural skin glow — no supplements needed.

9 min read

Heart Health

12 Proven Home Remedies to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

Science-backed natural approaches that can make a meaningful difference, before or alongside medication.

8 min read