Recent Blog Posts

While it is possible to develop lower back and leg pain from COVID, there are also several other causes. As experts in urgent healthcare services, AFC in Lower Macungie indicates why you might be experiencing back pain after COVID and explains some other reasons you might have lower back pain.    Lower Back and Leg Pain from COVID Lower back pain is a possible symptom of COVID-19. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise, given ...

Read more..

So, what is mono, and what are the symptoms? American Family Care in Lower Macungie has answers, and treatment, for you.  Mononucleosis (mono) is an infectious viral disease most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), but other viruses can also cause it. Also sometimes known as the “kissing disease,” mono is spread through saliva and can even be passed from person to person from sharing cutlery and utensils. According to the CDC, mono occurs mainly ...

Read more..

The healthcare industry has evolved to include telehealth urgent care, an innovative technology that has made it easier for people worldwide to access healthcare virtually.  This medical service offers faster urgent care visits through virtual appointments, providing services from physical exams to diagnostics, which allows healthcare providers to connect with patients remotely, providing care, support, and information from a distance. This can be particularly beneficial for patients with mobility or transportation issues, with busy schedules ...

Read more..

Urgent care providers offer convenient, time-saving alternatives to visiting an emergency room for minor, non-life-threatening medical conditions. These healthcare centers typically have shorter wait times and offer services like X-rays, urgent treatment of colds and flu, sprains, strains, and fractures, on-site lab tests, and physicals. Urgent care centers provide efficient diagnoses of various health problems, ranging from minor to severe. Some are also equipped with on-site lab testing capabilities so that patients can get results ...

Read more..

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 ...

Read more..

Local urgent care centers in Lower Macungie, 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 ...

Read more..

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 ...

Read more..

If your child suffers an injury or starts feeling sick, you will immediately begin assessing the severity. Determining whether your child needs urgent medical attention represents a tough decision. When just not sure, you should err on the side of caution. When your pediatrician is unavailable, an urgent care facility will often provide you with the best possible outcome. Each situation is unique, so you should be aware of the signs when deciding whether to ...

Read more..

Having a dedicated primary care physician in charge of your healthcare is no longer the standard model of care. Under the traditional model, patients choose a doctor through their insurance provider website based on in-network status, acceptance of new patients, and convenient office locations. Typically, a healthy, young family only visits a primary care physician when they need a well-visit or have an illness or injury that needs attention. However, a shift in demographics is ...

Read more..

Whether you or your child feels under the weather or you twist your ankle playing with your kids, these situations can sneak up when you least expect it. You can treat many cold symptoms and injuries at home. Sometimes, you require additional medical treatment. If your medical condition isn’t life-threatening but needs more than just basic first aid, visit AFC Urgent Care Lower Macungie. This mom-owned urgent care understands the challenges facing families today ...

Read more..