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Can an Ear Infection Affect My Hearing?

It can. We all know that hearing loss can be caused by lots of different factors, such as aging and injury, but an untreated ear infection can impair your hearing as well. How, you ask? Our AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah team provides some answers below, so keep reading. How Do Ear Infections Cause Hearing Loss? Hearing loss caused by an ear infection is referred to as “conductive hearing loss” and is commonly caused by an ...

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Does My Child Need a Sports Physical?

Ooltewah Middle and Elementary spring sports are finally upon us! We know that your student athletes are excited, but they have to get a sports physical before they can fully participate. Why, you ask? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah has some answers, so read on! Who Needs a Sports Physical? Most states, like Tennessee, require all student athletes complete a sports physical before participating in any school-sanctioned sport. If your child is playing ...

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Signs of a Concussion After a Fall or Hit to the Head

With more sunlight, blooming plants, and comfortable temperatures, spring naturally draws people outdoors. It’s a season filled with activity: cheering on ...

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Spring Allergies vs. Sinus Infection: Key Differences & Walk-In Urgent Care Treatment

Spring brings longer days, warmer sunshine, and plenty of reasons to get outside. It’s the season for planting flowers you’ve ...

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Understanding Measles: Transmission, Prevention, and Recovery

Whether you’re trying to enjoy a rare warm winter’s day with your kids on a neighborhood playground like Imagination Station ...

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