One day you’re enjoying some fun in the sun, taking advantage of all that Cleveland has to offer over the summer. The next day, you’re down and out with a sore throat. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help ease symptoms and recover from a sore throat sooner rather than later. What Is a Sore Throat? The medical term for sore throat is “pharyngitis.” Depending on its cause, a sore throat ...
Sinus infections are typically caused by common colds that are left untreated, and are very common in Cleveland, TN this time of year. Once a sinus infection is developed, it typically takes between seven and 14 days for a person to recover after treatment. Diagnosing and treating a sinus infection quickly is key to making sure it does not develop into a more serious condition. What Are the Common Symptoms of a Sinus Infection? Sinus ...
Feeling stressed lately? It’s time to start regaining control, and AFC Urgent Care Cleveland is here to help! Stress Busters As much as you probably don’t want to hear anything else about the movie, Frozen, Elsa had a point. You may need to “let it go” when it comes to some things in your life. Sometimes holding on to things does more harm to our health than good. While memories are great, when ...
Now that the holiday craziness is over, it’s time to get the family back on schedule. But is it time to make some changes to the routine you had before? Now’s the time to find a schedule that works best for you and your family. Making It Work When creating a routine, it’s important to choose one that fits around your life. No single routine is right for every family. It’s ...
Have you ever left the doctor’s office forgetting to ask certain questions? This is a common occurrence among most patients. Whether it’s for a sick or well visit, we all have a tendency to forget things we meant to ask during the appointment, yet remember when back in the car. Don’t let this happen again with these tips on how to make the most out of your next doctor’s appointment. Doctor ...
There are few setbacks that can cause as much inconvenience as a broken leg. Although a broken arm can impede life to a certain degree, a broken leg often immobilizes us. So what should you do if your leg breaks—how can you recover from it effectively? Well, the physicians at AFC Urgent Care / Family Care have a few tips for your recovery. Here are three ways to recover from a broken leg: 1) Seek ...
Summer is beginning to wind down. Weather will begin to become more enjoyable, the nights will grow longer and the leaves will begin to fall. In a lot of ways, fall is a transition from summer to winter, but it also comes with unique activities. So what activities can you jump into that also produce incredible health results? Well, the truth is that there are a plethora to choose from, so we’ve listed three ...
Exercise comes with an incredibly large pool of benefits, such as prolonged life, disease prevention, and weight control, but that doesn’t mean that the idea of breaking a sweat and sacrificing time out of your day is always appealing. So, what do you do if you’ve decided to live a healthy lifestyle, but you have a spouse who is, shall we say, reluctant? How can you convince your loved one to get on ...
Some things are a staple of childhood: The first time you hit a home run in your little league game, the smell of a new book when you flip through the pages, the laughter of friends at a sleepover; unfortunately, it seems that broken bones are also something that many children run across in their lives. So, if your child has broken their bone, what is the next step? Sure, you should bring them into ...
