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Healthcare in Amalfi Coast Islands: Guide for travelers
Traveling to Capri, Ischia, or Procida? Amalfi Coast island medical facilities, pharmacies, and Pyllola's English-speaking telemedicine for seamless care. Healthcare in Amalfi Coast Islands: Guide for travelers
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Hypertension Control: Natural Ways to Reduce and Maintain Blood Pressure
The Italian lifestyle and diet offers numerous natural ways to reduce Blood Pressure. Here are evidence-based strategies to achieve it.
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Italy Public Transportation Guide for Tourists
This guide covers trains, buses, metros, ferries, airport transfers (Rome, Milan), and costs for tourists. Travel Italy like a local! Demystify Italian public transportation for tourists, covering everything from how to buy a ticket to navigating major airports and understanding the nuances of different travel modes. By the end, you'll feel confident swapping your walking shoes for a train ticket and embarking on your Italian adventure with ease.
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Traveling with Asthma
This blog post shares a personal story of managing asthma while traveling in Italy, including a crucial experience with Pyllola for medical help. It then provides a comprehensive guide on understanding asthma, identifying triggers, preventing attacks, and using common medications. Finally, it offers practical advice on seeking medical assistance in Italy, highlighting the benefits of services like Pyllola for English-speaking doctors and prescriptions.
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Fall Allergies in Italy: How to Enjoy Your Trip Without the Sneezes
Avoid fall allergies in Italy: pack your medications, stay informed about local allergen levels, seek medical advice if needed.
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Best Travel Insurance for Italy
Protect your Italy trip with smart travel insurance! This guide breaks down how to choose the right policy for medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and lost baggage. Since home insurance rarely covers you abroad, coverage for $100K+ in medical evacuation is crucial. Check pre-existing condition requirements and always compare policies early. Learn what real travelers ask and secure your trip early for full protection, pre-existing condition coverage, and peace of mind. Tr
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Post-Travel Health Check
Just returned from a trip? Learn what symptoms are normal after travel, what the red flags are, and when you should see a doctor for help.
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Smart Hydration (Beyond Just Water!)
By making hydration a priority – stocking your kit with ORS, carrying that reusable water bottle, enjoying local hydrating foods, and knowing how to get help when you need it (with Pyllola for non-emergencies, or 112 for true emergencies) – you're setting yourself up for success. So go ahead, sip wisely, savor every moment, and make those incredible memories, knowing your body is fueled and ready for anything!
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Managing Diabetes While Traveling
A guide to healthy adventures, Senior travelers diabetes diet tips for Italy, blood sugar control strategies, normal sugar levels. How to handle A1C, fasting blood sugar, and more
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How to Manage Medications When Flying Long-Distance: An International Traveler's Guide
Managing medications like insulin when flying long-distance and crossing time zones is undoubtedly complex, but it's entirely manageable with the right approach. By prioritizing pre-travel preparation, understanding in-flight strategies, diligently adjusting upon arrival, and having a robust contingency plan, you empower yourself to truly enjoy every moment of your international adventure. Remember, your health is your most valuable travel companion. "Travel Healthy, Travel S
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Overcoming Travel Anxiety
Feeling anxious about your next trip? This guide on travel anxiety, exploring its causes, symptoms, and coping strategies. Practical tips for reducing stress
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Diarrhea in Travelers
Battling travelers' diarrhea? Find expert advice on symptoms, prevention, and quick treatment. Get relief fast and enjoy your travels without interruption.
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Beating the Italian Summer Heat
Italy in summer? Don't let the Italian summer heat get you down! Insider tips for staying cool, preventing heat exhaustion, and enjoying Italy's sunshine safely,
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UTI in Travelers
UTI in travelers (Cystitis): Facts You Need to Know when traveling. Who's at risk for UTI? How to recognize a UTI? Why do some people get UTI? Antibiotics for UTI
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Guide to Mosquitoes, Insects Bites & Prevention
Insects bites while in Italy can be a real buzzkill! This friendly guide reveals how to avoid mosquitoes, sand flies, Wasps and other common Italian insects. By packing smart, being prepared with your repellent and anti-itch kit, and knowing how to handle those inevitable encounters, you can minimize their impact.
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History of Healthcare in Rome: Now and Then
History of Healthcare in Rome: Now and Then A Journey Through Millennia of Care from Roman Empire to these days. Today, services like Pyllola represent modern healthcare
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The Great Italian Toilet Hunt
Finding a toilet in Italy might not be as straightforward as back home, but with a few insider tips, you can conquer the "great Italian toilet hunt" like a seasoned pro. No more frantic searching, no more awkward moments – just smooth sailing (and relieving!).
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Street Smart in Italy: Your Friendly Guide to Dodging Pickpockets
With a little awareness and a few smart strategies on how to be street smart in Italy, you can significantly reduce your risk and keep your focus on the magic, not the worry. Let's make sure your travel memories are about breathtaking beauty, not frustrating fiascos!
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Travel Health Kit: Packing Smart for a Worry-Free Trip
Essential medicines, first-aid items, and hygiene tips to prevent common travel illnesses. Crucial advice on how to arrange your travel health kit, getting prescription & English-speaking doctors in Italy
11 min read


Meds Italian Pharmacies Won't Fill by an Online Prescription
While the differences in medical philosophy surrounding the prescribing of controlled substances between countries like the USA and Italy/Europe may initially seem surprising, they are rooted in deeply held principles of public health and patient safety.
By proactively ensuring you carry an adequate supply of your essential medications, securing detailed doctor's letters, and recognizing the limitations of online prescribing for specific drug categories, you can circumvent u
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