" Laryngitis can happen from either a virus or overuse of the voice. When your vocal cords become inflamed and swollen, your voice comes off either hoarse or not there at all. Most cases of laryngitis are acute and can resolve themselves, but some cases are chronic. AFC Urgent Care Stoneham can help diagnose and treat laryngitis for you and your family members. Learn more about the types of general illnesses we treat here. What is ...
" There are a variety of reasons why you should get tested at least annually for STDs. Most STDs can live in the body asymptomatic, so many people may not realize they have them. AFC Urgent Care Stoneham offers discrete and confidential STD testing for all patients. Why should I get tested? If you are experiencing symptoms of an STD after having sex with a new partner, it is possible for those symptoms to be extremely ...
" COVID-19 and the flu share many similarities, but it’s important to understand the key differences between the two with flu season rapidly approaching. Both viruses are highly contagious, and they are spread through respiratory droplets that are inhaled by a nearby person through their nose or mouth. Both viruses are known to have potential complications that may require hospitalization. AFC Urgent Care Stoneham has all the information you may need to stay safe during ...
" Indoor air quality can decrease in the winter months as people start spending more time indoors. This year is a focus with more people working from home or unable to leave due to quarantine. Carpets, furnishings, and some building materials can hold harmful chemicals that pollute the air in your home. In the short term, this can lead to headaches, allergies, or other illnesses. In the long term, depending on how poor the quality is ...
" Indoor air quality can decrease in the winter months as people start spending more time indoors. This year is a focus with more people working from home or unable to leave due to quarantine. Carpets, furnishings, and some building materials can hold harmful chemicals that pollute the air in your home. In the short term, this can lead to headaches, allergies, or other illnesses. In the long term, depending on how poor the quality is ...
" The world’s current situation is challenging for everyone. The coronavirus has left the entire world in a state of panic and anxiety. It is a top-trending topic on all mediums as research institutes all over the world are trying to develop a vaccine for the virus. Everyone is working towards a single goal of returning to a “new normal” that allows communities to live healthy and freely. While it’s true that a vaccine ...
" COVID-19 is spreading around the world like wildfire. It has been eight months since we first discovered the virus. A major guideline to avoid contracting the virus is that countries put restrictions on travel. However, people can’t avoid traveling when they have important places to go to. People have been putting off various conferences, important life events, and other trips because of the virus. As restrictions on personal travel begin to ease, people are ...
" COVID-19 testing is more available than ever as more and more patients have access to multiple testing types. However, patients need to make sure that their nearby urgent care providers and testing facilities have ample testing supplies. Finding a local clinic that provides testing may be much easier than finding a clinic that has all your testing needs available. AFC Urgent Care Stoneham provides both COVID-19 swab testing and coronavirus antibody testing for patients. Each ...
" This is a scary time for healthcare workers and civilians alike. COVID-19 has been confirmed in 46 states and the Dominican Republic, so it’s safe to say that anyone in the US is potentially at risk. As public fear of the coronavirus spreads, people want to know what healthcare workers are doing to combat the virus. The CDC has released a detailed list of COVID-19 guidelines for healthcare providers, but here’s a brief ...
" An upper respiratory infection, or a URI, is a common illness that’s caused by bacteria. URI’s are very common and adults can suffer from 2-3 per year on average. URI’s are typically not a big deal and are able to clear on their own with home treatment, but sometimes they lead to further infection and bacteria growth that requires prescription treatment. Symptoms of an Upper Respiratory Infection Upper respiratory infections affect your ...
