How to Use self-treatment in a Sentence
self-treatment
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The increase in chronic diseases and health problems in our society often entails the need for home care or self-treatment at home.
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IEEE Spectrum,
23 Feb. 2023
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Some psychedelic medications hold great promise, but people should be wary of self-treatment.
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Leana Wen,
Washington Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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Companies are aggressively marketing home medical kits containing prescription antibiotics and other drugs for self-treatment, bypassing traditional doctor visits.
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Robert Glatter,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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At the same time, social media has accelerated both awareness and misinformation around the lymphatic system, particularly as wellness influencers increasingly promote drainage techniques, self-treatment practices, and sweeping health claims that may outpace the science.
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Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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For several hundred dollars, companies now sell bundles containing prescription antibiotics, antivirals, corticosteroids, and instructional guides, marketed under the logic that self-treatment is faster, cheaper, and more convenient than professional care.
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Robert Glatter,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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