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All Blocked Up? Here Are a Few Sinus Infection Cures

A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery.  If you’re suffering from sinusitis, […]

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The Many Benefits of Visiting an Urgent Care Provider

  Local urgent care centers, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room. Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer

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Are Ear Infections Contagious? 5 Things to Know About Spreading the Virus

Are ear infections contagious? Explore what causes ear infections to spread and how long you can be contagious with an ear infection.   What Causes Ear Infections and Are Ear Infections Contagious?   First things first, ear infections are NOT contagious. Instead, they’re caused by bacteria or a virus resulting from another sickness like a

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Strep Throat vs. Tonsillitis: How to Tell the Difference & How to Treat It

If your throat hurts or looks swollen, there’s a chance you have strep throat or tonsilitis. Discover the differences in symptoms for strep throat vs. tonsillitis Strep Throat: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Bacterial and viral infections are common in the winter months as people gather in large groups indoors. Strep throat is a bacterial infection

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What Causes Random Ringing in the Ear for a Few Seconds?

If you’re hearing a random ringing in your ears for a few seconds, don’t worry, you’re not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly 15%, or more than 50 million Americans, experience some form of tinnitus. Here’s what tinnitus sounds like, what causes it, how to stop the ringing, and when

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Cramps After Period: 5 Causes & When to See a Doctor

Are you cramping after your period? Painful cramping isn’t usually dangerous, but cramps after a period may be a symptom of an underlying condition called secondary dysmenorrhea. It results in a problem with your reproductive organs and includes another condition, hence the term secondary. Here are some of those conditions that can cause post-menstrual cramps,

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Stomach Burning? Causes, Home Remedies and Treatments

Stomach burning (usually indigestion) is often a sign of an underlying condition. Here’s what causes stomach burning, how to find relief, and when to seek help. Indigestion Experiencing pain or burning in the stomach, bloating, excessive belching, nausea after meals, an early feeling of fullness when eating, or other abdominal pain? You may be experiencing

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