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Wrist Sprain: How to Heal Quickly

February 6, 2025

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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How To Treat A Productive Cough

January 30, 2025

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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Is It Normal for Cold Symptoms to Last 2 Weeks?

January 30, 2025

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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Deep Cut Treatment: What to Do & When to Get Stitches

January 30, 2025

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: What's Causing It & How To Fix It

January 23, 2025

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: Causes, Treatment & When to Seek Medical Attention

January 16, 2025

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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Lingering Cough After Cold: How to Get Rid of Your Residual Symptoms

January 9, 2025

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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Signs You May Have Bronchitis

December 30, 2024

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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Why Is My Cold Getting Worse

December 30, 2024

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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The Relationship Between Technology and Sleep

December 22, 2024

Technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, including our bedtime routines. Many people use electronic devices right before bed, whether scrolling through social media, watching TV, or responding to emails, leading to much research into the relationship between technology and sleep. Join us as we explore how technology affects sleep, debunk common myths, and offer practical tips for creating a more restful, tech-free sleep environment. Table of Contents How Technology and Sleep ...

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