Sometimes it cannot be unexplained. You can be fine one minute and coughing the next. In many cases, it seems like you can be fine throughout the day and then start having coughing attacks at night. The best way to get rid of that cough is to determine what’s causing it in the first place. That’s why our AFC Urgent Care Fountain City team wants to share some insight. What Is a Cough ...
Did you know that sinus infections are one of the most common reasons for doctor’s visits? In fact, more than 30 million people living in the United States experience a sinus infection each year. If you’re someone who tends to experience a sinus infection every year, you are far from alone. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City is here to help you find relief from your sinus infection sooner rather than ...
Normal blood pressure is a reading of anything less than 120⁄80 mmHg. If, on the other hand, your blood pressure reads consistently at 140⁄90 mmHg or higher, you are said to have high blood pressure (also known as hypertension). The team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to know that you don’t have to sit back and live with high blood pressure. While some risk factors of high blood pressure ...
When life gets busy, especially around this time of year, it is no wonder we all feel tired. However, sometimes that fatigue we are feeling can be due to an underlying medical condition. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to help you understand why you might be feeling more tired than usual lately. What Is Fatigue? Fatigue describes when a person feels tired, has reduced energy, feels physically or mentally exhausted, or ...
As of October, the flu season has begun! And, it will be sticking around for awhile, as the flu season typically extends from October all the way through April or May. No one wants to come down with a case of the flu, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to talk about the best way to prevent it—the flu vaccine. What Is the Flu? The flu virus, also ...
A urinary tract infection occurs when there is an infection somewhere in your urinary system, such as in the kidneys, ureters, bladder and/or urethra. While anyone can suffer from a urinary tract infection (also known as a UTI), women are more susceptible than men. Fortunately, when caught early, a UTI can begin to clear up within 24 hours. Therefore, our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to urge you to seek medical ...
We are finally in the middle of all the fall fun September brings to the Knoxville area! Between homecoming, local high school football games and fall fairs, there is no time to be sick. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to help you recognize the signs of walking pneumonia sooner rather than later so that you can get the treatment you need to get back to the fall fun ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentFountainCity’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentSTD'); Did you know that one in two sexually active people will be diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or infection in his or her lifetime? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to always be in the know, which is why we offer STD screening at our urgent care center seven days a week. What Is an STD Screening? There are dozens of STDs that ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentFountainCity’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentBronchitis'); When your days are crammed full of activities, the last thing you need is a case of bronchitis taking you down. Fortunately, the team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City is here to get you back to feeling as good as new when bronchitis rears its ugly head. What Is Bronchitis? Bronchitis occurs when there is an inflammation in the bronchial tubes, which carry air to the lungs. While ...
When you feel as though your lungs are burning, it’s easy to start feeling anxious. But though the feeling can be alarming, it isn’t always a sign of serious. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to share some insight into possible causes of that burning feeling—and when to seek medical care. Why Do Your Lungs Burn? Your lungs can burn for a variety of reasons, including the temperature outside ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentFountainCity’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentStrep'); Is there anything worse than cold symptoms during the heat of summer? We don’t think so—it can be just plain awful. You don’t want to be stuck inside while the weather is gorgeous in Fountain City, so if you’re experiencing a sore throat, take steps to get back to feeling your best! What Is Strep Throat? Strep throat, which occurs often in children ages 5 ...
We’ve all been there when a cough takes over and, for a second, you think it will never end. Especially in Fountain City and surrounding communities, the pollen is everywhere—which is probably the culprit behind much of our coughing. Did you know that there are actually two distinct kinds of cough? Let’s take a look at the differences between a wet cough and a dry cough: What Does It Mean If I ...
Chances are by now you or someone you know in Fountain City has experienced a sinus infection already this year. While sinus infections should last for less than four weeks, in some cases, chronic sinusitis can last for much longer. Fortunately, there are ways you can help limit your risk of developing a sinus infection—and ease the pain once one develops. Can I Prevent a Sinus Infection? While there is no exact science to ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentFountainCity’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentBreak'); Whether it occurs on the sports field or in a freak accident at home, when an injury like a sprain or break occurs, the pain can feel unbearable. When an injury occurs, it’s important to seek prompt treatment. The first step toward treatment? Diagnosing the injury. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to walk you through three common injuries. Get the Facts on Injuries When ...
If you are one of the 50 million Americans suffering from allergies, then your spring has already been filled with more sneezes, drippy noses and itchy eyes than you can probably count. And it’s just the beginning, especially since these pesky allergies can last well into the summer months. But you aren’t stuck indoors! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City has some tips on how to fend off those allergies. Everything ...
How many hours of sleep are you getting each night? If you said five or six hours, you aren’t getting the quality sleep your body and mind require to function effectively. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to start getting the sleep you need—and deserve—starting tonight! And what better time to talk about obtaining a better night’s sleep than Better Sleep Month this May? Poor Sleep = Poor ...
When the first day of January arrived, did your company go into a hiring frenzy? You might have even been overwhelmed ensuring that each new employee was sure to receive a physical exam, as well as drug screening before starting work. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just send all your employees to one place that can take care of all your employee health services? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentFountainCity’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentSports'); Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to help your athlete keep an eye on the ball while also keep an eye on eye safety this spring. Preventing Eye Injuries in Athletes When gearing our young athletes up for sports season, we usually think of physical performance, healthy eating, getting enough sleep and so on. But did you know that eye injuries are the leading cause ...
After a long, cold winter, nothing feels better than spending time outside in the warm spring sun—unless you have allergies. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to avoid being stuck indoors by combating your allergy symptoms once and for all this spring! When the Plants Grow, the Pollen Blooms According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, pollen is one of the main causes of allergies. Emerging from trees ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentFountainCity’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentSports'); You know that what we eat impacts many aspects of our days, including how much energy we have and how we feel. But eating the right foods is especially important for athletes, since they need to fuel their bodies before activity and refuel them afterward. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to offer some insight on how to fuel up the right way ...
