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Coughing up mucus can be a sign of various underlying conditions, ranging from mild to severe. While occasional mucus production is normal and helps keep your airways moist and clear, persistent, discolored or excessive mucus may indicate a more serious issue. Conditions like bronchitis, pneumonia, or even chronic illnesses could be at play. If you are coughing up mucus, you should seek medical care for a diagnosis and treatment. At AFC Urgent Care Waltham, we ...

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If you get a deep cut, you may be able to treat it without stitches. Learn more about treating a deep cut. Schedule Appointment Table of Contents What is Considered a Deep Cut? How Deep Does a Cut Need to Be for Stitches? Treatment Other Concerns to Keep in Mind Where To Go for Treatment What is Considered a Deep Cut? A deep laceration is generally considered over a quarter inch deep, but this also depends ...

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Food poisoning symptoms can appear within hours or take several days to manifest, depending on the type of contaminant involved. Bacteria like “Salmonella,” “E. coli,” or “Listeria,” as well as viruses and toxins can all cause foodborne illnesses, each with varying onset times. In some cases, symptoms can appear within an hour of exposure while in others symptoms may not appear for 2 weeks after exposure. How long after exposure symptoms show up, and how ...

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Stomach pain after eating can be a cause for concern, especially if it happens frequently. Learn more about treating frequent and occasional stomach pain. Schedule Appointment Table of Contents Potential Causes and Treatments Upper Stomach vs. Lower Stomach Pain What To Do If Other Symptoms, like Diarrhea, Accompany the Stomach Pain What Do I Do If My Stomach Pain After Eating is Frequent? When Do I Need to See a Medical Provider? Potential Causes and Treatments ...

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Ear bleeding can be a sign of serious medical problems, especially if you’ve fallen or had head trauma. Explore potential ear bleeding causes and treatments. Schedule Appointment Table of Contents Middle or Outer Ear Infection Head Trauma or Falling Torn or Ruptured Eardrum Foreign Object Barotrauma Other Infections Other Symptoms To Watch For When To Visit a Healthcare Provider Visit Your Local AFC Middle or Outer Ear Infection Infections in the ear, whether in the ...

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A lingering cough after a cold can be irritating and exhausting. Use these tips to get rid of your residual cough. Table of Contents What Causes a Lingering Cough How to Get Rid of a Chronic Cough Medications to Try When to See a Provider Visit Your Local AFC What Causes a Lingering Cough One of the most common causes of a chronic cough is a postnasal drip caused by allergies or a cold. Plus ...

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