Experiencing an upper respiratory infection can make you feel pretty miserable. While infections like pneumonia and bronchitis can cause a wide variety of symptoms, one that they both share is the arrival of a deep cough. It can be hard to diagnose yourself at home, so it is important to come see us when you don’t feel well! Both of these illnesses are respiratory conditions, but they may need to be treated differently in ...
What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers. What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...
The winter season can be hard on us all. The colder temperatures, wicked winter weather and less sunlight all work together to make us dream of warmer summer days. While the winter may have you looking forward to the spring and summer, it can also make you feel more sad or down at this point in the year. While it is common to experience occasional bouts of sadness or symptoms of depression during the winter ...
Influenza has arrived in a big way all over the United States this season. Since it is so contagious, it can spread really quickly through communities. Because the flu is so apparent right now, it is important to refresh your memory on the symptoms of this particular illness. If you start to feel sick at all this year, just remember that your AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team is here to help you feel better. In ...
Are you feeling under the weather? We are sorry you are feeling sick! It can be hard to feel motivated to get off of the couch in search of treatment options, so it is important to make the most of your trip by understanding exactly what is making you sick. If you have an infection, knowing what type of infection you have is important when it comes to treatment options. If you suspect or know ...
It can be hard to watch our little ones feel sick! Treating your child’s symptoms is usually in the forefront of your mind to help him or her feel better. When it comes to fevers, did you know that the majority of them are actually helping your child fight off illness? Fevers can help speed up your child’s healing process and help him or her overcome illness. If your child has a fever ...
Taking care of ourselves and our families is a priority every day. This is especially true during the cold and flu season! All of the skills we have learned over the past couple of years can certainly come in handy in keeping our families healthy. In addition to measures like social distancing and staying home when sick, the flu shot is also a great tool in reducing your risk of serious illness. If you haven ...
Headaches are one of the most common conditions that affect people on a day-to-day basis. Headaches can be a mild discomfort or can be excruciating pain, which makes the condition so complex. The good news is that most headaches don’t indicate a serious problem, but when they do, immediate action needs to be taken in order to avoid danger or even death. Our AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team shares all the details about headaches ...
When the weather starts to cool down, cold and flu season starts to ramp up! Even if you wash your hands and support your immune system during this time, there is still sickness all around you. One of the illnesses you need to be on the lookout for is respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. While anyone can contract RSV, it can be especially dangerous to small children, who can experience severe symptoms from the virus ...
If you have ever had a bacterial infection, you probably have had a round of antibiotics before! Antibiotics are one of the most reliable ways to help treat infections, and they can help you feel better quickly. However, it is important to know when antibiotics will help and when they won’t. Read on to get all the facts about these powerful medications from our team at AFC Urgent Care Gastonia. Do All Infections Benefit ...
