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Walk in with the full picture. Leave with a plan.
General guidance to help you make the most of your visit. Not a substitute for medical advice.
A cold or the flu usually clears on its own, but sometimes symptoms need a closer look, so a clear account of how you feel and how long it has lasted helps your doctor tell the difference. Here is what to prepare, what to ask, and how to follow up.
Track when your symptoms started and how they have changed, like fever, cough, sore throat, congestion, aches, or fatigue. Note whether they are easing or getting worse, and your temperature if you have taken it.
Write down anything you have tried, from rest to over-the-counter remedies, and how it helped. List your current medications, any long-term conditions, and any recent contact with someone who was ill.
Expect your doctor to check your temperature, listen to your chest, look at your throat and ears, and ask about the timeline. Share your notes early so the visit lands on a clear plan.
Take notes as the doctor talks, record the meeting (with their permission!) in myStoria, or add a quick voice note to myStoria as soon as possible afterward so that you are not relying on memory alone.
Before you leave the clinic, ask for copies of anything from the visit, like lab results, assessments, or referrals, and upload them to myStoria to keep your history complete. (If you aren't able to get copies, connect with Concierge and we can help you source them!)
After the visit, keep tracking your symptoms and whether they ease on the plan you were given. A clear record shows whether you are recovering or need another look.
If you have trouble breathing, chest pain, a very high or lasting fever, confusion, or symptoms that suddenly worsen, seek urgent care rather than waiting.
myStoria keeps your symptoms, your temperature, and what you have tried in one place, so your appointment starts from a clear timeline rather than a rough recollection. Everything stays with you between visits, so a follow-up builds on the last. And when you want to talk something through, you can schedule a video consult in advance with a member of our team, several of whom are nurses.
This page offers general information to help you prepare for and follow up on your cold or flu appointment. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have trouble breathing, chest pain, a very high or lasting fever, or confusion, seek urgent care. myStoria video consults are scheduled in advance.
