Pulmo-on-Call: Doc Irene Felipe

16/04/2026

Will be halting my physical clinic at the PHC due to health reasons for the next few weeks. Teleclinic is still open from 11 AM-5 PM every day. Have a safe summer!

13/04/2026

Doktora, kailangan ko ng antibiotics! 💊💊💊
⏯️ TEKA, kailangan na ba talaga?

Hindi lahat ng may 🤧 sipon, ubo, sore throat ay kailangan ng antibiotics!

Sa totoo lang, KARAMIHAN ng upper respiratory infections (URI)—kagaya ng common cold, flu, at sore throat—ay VIRUS ang sanhi, hindi BACTERIA.

👉 Ibig sabihin:
❌ Antibiotics are NOT needed agad-agad!

⚠️ Bakit hindi agad antibiotics?
• 🦠 Walang effect sa virus – hindi nila pinapabilis ang recovery
• ⚠️ Side effects – pwedeng magdulot ng diarrhea, allergy, atbp
• 🚫 Antibiotic resistance – mas mahirap puksain ang bacteria sa susunod

✅ Hindi lahat ng sipon at ubo ay kailangan ng antibiotics—pero mahalagang ma-evaluate kung kailan ito kailangan.

💬 Mag-message o mag-book ng konsulta kung hindi sigurado 😊

📚 References: • World Health Organization – Antibiotic resistance & appropriate use
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Antibiotic use for respiratory infections

12/04/2026

The first case of v**e-related death recorded in the country was in 2024. A 22-year-old athletic man in Laguna with no history of smoking or comorbidities died of a heart attack after suffering a lung injury.

"DOH and PGH raise warning on v**e as it cites first Filipino death," DOH Usec. Albert Domingo said. "Wala siyang risk factors maliban sa araw-araw siyang nagve-v**e for the past two years bago siya atakihin sa puso."

https://philstarlife.com/self/191950-nicotine-containing-v**es-likely-to-cause-cancer-study?page=2&fbclid=IwVERTSARIdOxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR51ZyALb8chWXABSxsKXsC91ra4hTM0mZDeA9Be0u4dcpCp2L7ErkupO_6KqA_aem_K07d3WMGgHhDmxciZmxSxA

A new study has found va**ng may lead to lung and oral cancers.

23/03/2026

Dr. Irene Felipe will not be holding physical clinic at the PHC this Tuesday, March 24, and possibly also on Thursday, March 26, for health reasons. Teleclinic is still open. Thank you.

19/03/2026

Some Antibiotic Drugs Can Alter Your Gut Microbiome for Up to Eight Years, New Research Suggests. Past studies have hinted that long-term use of antibiotics might be linked with an increased risk of obesity, Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other health issues. Researchers suspect that the associations, in part, are a result of the medications disrupting the good bacteria that live in people’s guts as part of their microbiomes.

Just a single course of treatment can leave a lasting impression, according to a study of nearly 15,000 people in Sweden

12/03/2026

https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/296464-explainer-how-tight-clothing-can-affect-your-health?page=x4

A TV contestant recently fainted mid-performance, reportedly due to a lack of oxygen possibly caused by her corset.

21/01/2026

Now with face-to-face clinic at the Philippine Heart Center, rm 401, fourth floor, Medical Arts Building, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 AM - 12 NN. Call #89252401 loc. 3401 to make an appointment. See you! 🩺🩺🩺

19/01/2026

https://localnewsmatters.org/2026/01/18/beyond-prevention-routine-vaccines-deliver-surprising-health-benefits-for-older-adults/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=BayCityNews/magazine/Bay+City+News+Foundation

LET’S BE CLEAR: The primary reason to be vaccinated against shingles is that two shots provide at least 90% protection against a painful, blistering

10/01/2026

PLEASE WATCH!!!

Nilalagnat, inuubo, at masama ang pakiramdam? 🤔 Trangkaso nga ba o Influenza-like Illness (ILI) na?Lahat ng katanungan niyo tungkol sa ILI, bibigyang-linaw ...

13/03/2025

https://scitechdaily.com/microplastics-are-fueling-the-rise-of-deadly-superbugs/

Microplastics don’t just carry bacteria — they actively help them develop drug resistance. Researchers found that within days of exposure, E. coli became resistant to multiple antibiotics, even in the absence of antibiotic pressure. Microplastics are more than just pollutants—they are complex ...

06/03/2025

https://scitechdaily.com/not-all-generics-are-created-equal-study-exposes-a-54-higher-risk-in-indian-made-drugs/

A new study reveals that generic drugs made in India are linked to a significantly higher number of severe adverse events, including hospitalizations and deaths, compared to their U.S.-made counterparts. Researchers uncovered this by matching drugs to their specific manufacturing plants, somethin