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Feeling sick is an all too common occurrence in the winter months. When temperatures drop, cold weather can cause our immune system to weaken and we tend to spend more time indoors close to others. These factors facilitate the rapid spread of disease, including viral infections like the flu. The flu can cause many different symptoms, however, it typically impacts the upper respiratory system including your lungs and throat. It is unlikely for the flu ...

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A wrist sprain is painful and can worsen without proper care. Explore options for treatment and when to seek medical attention. Pre-Register Table of Contents How To Tell if You Have a Sprained Wrist Severity of Sprained Wrists How To Treat a Sprained Wrist How To Heal a Sprained Wrist Fast Sprained Wrist Medical Devices Should I Go to the ER or Urgent Care? Activities to Avoid With a Sprained Wrist Visit AFC for Help ...

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Coughing is a common symptom of many different illnesses. Determining the cause of your cough is the best way to treat it. However, a productive cough can be caused by many different types of infections. If you’re coughing up mucus, you may be suffering from a respiratory tract infection. Keep reading to learn how to treat a productive cough and common causes of a cough that produces mucus. For same-day illness symptom treatment, walk ...

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It is frustrating and sometimes alarming when a cold appears to drag on longer than you expect it to. Although most colds clear up before 10 days, some colds can have symptoms that extend more than two weeks. Knowing why this happens, when it is considered a normal course of recovery, and when it may be something serious are all important pieces of information to help you determine the best course of action to treat ...

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If you get a deep cut, you may be able to treat it without stitches. Learn more about treating a deep cut. Pre-Register Table of Contents What is Considered a Deep Cut? How Deep Does a Cut Need to Be for Stitches? Treatment Other Concerns to Keep in Mind Where To Go for Treatment What is Considered a Deep Cut? A deep laceration is generally considered over a quarter inch deep, but this also depends ...

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Stomach pain after eating can be a cause for concern, especially if it happens frequently. Learn more about treating frequent and occasional stomach pain. Pre-Register Table of Contents Potential Causes and Treatments Upper Stomach vs. Lower Stomach Pain What To Do If Other Symptoms, like Diarrhea, Accompany the Stomach Pain What Do I Do If My Stomach Pain After Eating is Frequent? When Do I Need to See a Medical Provider? Potential Causes and Treatments ...

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Ear bleeding can be a sign of serious medical problems, especially if you’ve fallen or had head trauma. Explore potential ear bleeding causes and treatments. Pre-Register Table of Contents Middle or Outer Ear Infection Head Trauma or Falling Torn or Ruptured Eardrum Foreign Object Barotrauma Other Infections Other Symptoms To Watch For When To Visit a Healthcare Provider Visit Your Local AFC Middle or Outer Ear Infection Infections in the ear, whether in the ...

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A lingering cough after a cold can be irritating and exhausting. Use these tips to get rid of your residual cough. Table of Contents What Causes a Lingering Cough How to Get Rid of a Chronic Cough Medications to Try When to See a Provider Visit Your Local AFC What Causes a Lingering Cough One of the most common causes of a chronic cough is a postnasal drip caused by allergies or a cold. Plus ...

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Winter is peak respiratory illness season. While colds and the flu tend to spread like wildfire at this time, other illnesses also can spread quickly and cause unpleasant symptoms. Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. It can be either acute or chronic, with symptoms often overlapping between the two. If you are experiencing persistent coughing, wheezing, or mucus production, you might have bronchitis. Other common ...

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When you catch a cold, it's common to experience mild symptoms like a sore throat, congestion, and fatigue. However, sometimes those symptoms worsen instead of improve over time. There are several reasons why a cold may worsen over time instead of improve. Potential reasons why your symptoms may be worsening include complications like secondary infections, not getting enough rest, or even misdiagnosis of your symptoms. If you’re experiencing illness symptoms that just won ...

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