When you start a brand-new year, you get excited about the possibilities of what can happen—a new job, a new home, a new outlook on life and so on. One thing you don’t want? A sore throat! That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to offer some insight into how to find relief from a sore throat sooner rather than later. Why Does a Sore Throat Occur? A sore ...
More than 30 million people living within the United States are diagnosed with sinus infections each year. While a Neti Pot can help you to find relief from your nasal congestion, our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to consider some other treatment options when it comes to finding relief from a sinus infection. What Is a Sinus Infection? A sinus infection occurs when the cavities surrounding the nasal passages become inflamed. There ...
High blood pressure occurs when the pressure of the blood in your blood vessels is higher than it should be. Any reading lower than 120⁄80 mmHg is considered a normal reading, while anything 140⁄90 mmHg and higher is considered high blood pressure. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some insight about high blood pressure, which is also called hypertension. Who Gets High Blood Pressure? Anyone can have high blood ...
We all get tired from time to time, right? Right! But there does come a time when your tiredness might be a sign of a medical condition. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to know the signs associated with fatigue, as well as the potential causes behind it. What Is Fatigue? More than 24 percent of Americans will experience fatigue at some point in their life. Fatigue is defined ...
The short answer is yes. Everyone is at risk of getting the flu. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 200,000 Americans were hospitalized last year due to flu symptoms. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some insight about the flu—and why the flu shot is important. Who Can Get a Flu Shot? According to the CDC, nearly everyone older ...
While a urinary tract infection (also known as a UTI) is often a simple fix if treatment is sought early, it can cause serious damage to one or both of your kidneys if treatment is delayed. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to seek treatment as soon as possible. What Is a Urinary Tract Infection? A urinary tract infection occurs when there is an infection somewhere in your urinary ...
Did you know that more than 2 million cases of walking pneumonia occur every year? If you happen to be one of them, have no fear. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah is here to help you feel as good as new! What Is Walking Pneumonia? As a milder form of pneumonia, walking pneumonia occurs when a bacterial infection affects your upper and lower respiratory tract. Although walking pneumonia is mostly experienced by school-age ...
Did you know that more than half of Americans abusing prescribed drugs got them from a friend or relative? Unfortunately, this addiction is affecting many people’s work status. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to always be in the know, which is why we offer drug screenings at our urgent care center seven days a week. Who Needs a Drug Screening? Basically, anyone can be subject to a drug screening. In ...
Finally, you’re getting back into the swing of things since school has started. Then, bam. Here comes the sore throat, cough and fever. But does that mean it is bronchitis? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some basics about bronchitis, including its symptoms and when to seek medical care. Do I Have Bronchitis? When the lining of the bronchial tube becomes inflamed, bronchitis sets in. Symptoms can linger for anywhere ...
It never fails. You are standing in line or sitting at lunch, and the person beside you lets out a cough or sneeze without covering his or her mouth. Next thing you know, you are beginning to cough and sneeze yourself. How can you fend off a respiratory infection? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah shares some insight. What Is a Respiratory Infection? A respiratory infection is a very common viral infection that can ...
