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A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery.  If you’re suffering from sinusitis, know that you aren’t alone; approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral ...

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Local urgent care centers in Louisville, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room.  Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...

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Did you know that February is American Heart Month? It’s an ideal time to focus on the different ways you can support your cardiovascular health. Taking small steps to maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle is a large part of your overall well-being. This blog will explore some tips for heart-healthy living, from lifestyle and diet suggestions to resources available at your local urgent care. Visit the walk-in clinic at AFC Urgent Care Louisville to speak ...

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Ankle sprains are a very common injury that can happen at any time. Whether you’re playing a sport or going for a simple job, there is risk for your ankle to be sprained. It may be difficult to distinguish whether your ankle injury is sprained. Generally, sprained ankles cause a moderate deal of pain and swelling. This blog will explore the various signs of a sprained ankle and outline treatment options. For acute injury ...

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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 ...

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