" Each year, millions of patients suffer from seasonal allergy symptoms. In fact, the number of patients with seasonal allergies alone total over 12 million people, according to the CDC. Many more are likely to need care for permanent allergies such as peanut, latex, soy, gluten, and other common allergy triggers. Thankfully, allergy testing is a great option to see if patients need to get care for specific allergy triggers. Seasonal allergies usually lead to a ...
" As winter starts to turn to spring, one of the main upper respiratory illnesses you may still be prone to is strep throat, a bacterial infection that requires antibiotics to fully treat. While a sore throat can be an indicator of several upper respiratory infections, strep throat has symptoms specific to the infection. Learning the symptoms of strep allows you to go to the doctor sooner for treatment. What is strep throat? Strep throat is ...
" In today’s world, it can seem like we’re always on the go. And all that busy-ness sometimes leads to slacking on sleep. While not getting enough sleep has seemingly become the norm in today’s society, our health is paying the consequences. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Warrington wants to offer some insight into why sleep is important and how to get the sleep you need. How Does Sleep ...
" Your sinuses are cavities located behind your eyes and along your nose, and an infection can form when the tissue around them becomes inflamed. Sinus infections can be painful, with added pressure in your face and head as well as the added hassle of headaches and exhaustion. Learning the symptoms can be critical to getting efficient relief. What causes a sinus infection? Several factors can contribute to the development of a sinus infection, including a ...
" Most people think that smoking tobacco products like cigarettes or e-vapes only impacts your overall respiratory health. However, this is far from the case since smoking can lead to negative effects on your heart heart. A smoking habit can lead to raised blood pressure, which is the leading cause of stroke! In fact, smoking can negatively impact every part of your body—from your brain and your eyes down to your feet. During American Heart ...
" Coronavirus is making news due to a new strain spreading through parts of China, with the first cases detected in the city of Wuhan. Five cases have been diagnosed in the United States since the outbreak began. Making sure you are aware of the symptoms and when to visit a doctor is critical to staying healthy and avoiding exposure until a cure and a vaccination are found. What is Coronavirus? A coronavirus is an upper ...
" Pennsylvania state health officials, as well as those at the national level, are urging everyone to get a flu vaccine this fall and winter. But why is there such an urgency from public health leaders to promote flu shots? Well, it’s pretty simple. The flu shot is your best defense against the flu—a common and extremely contagious illness that can have serious complications. According to the Pennsylvania health department there is an average ...
" One of the most important diagnostic tools a doctor has is a blood test. Processed in our on-site laboratory, blood tests are effective at measuring a number of factors in your overall health as well as finding ailments that may go undetected due to subtle or nonexistent symptoms. Bloodwork is a common procedure that can be performed at AFC Urgent Care Warrington seven days a week on a walk-in basis. Common Blood Tests Some of ...
" A routine school physical is an important aspect of the yearly school preparation. This could also be combined with the sports physical. A school physical and sports physical are not the same. The latter focusses only on an athlete’s health history and physical exam only and is limited in scope. Need for the physical: This is to ensure that the child is well protetced against the serious or contagious diseases and stays healthy during ...
" Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is where the white part of the eye becomes red and causes irritating symptoms to a patent’s eyes and vision. When one or both eyes becomes infected it can lead to significant health complications if patients don’t get the appropriate treatment options. Whenever you have pink eye, it may help to visit your local urgent care center to get a variety of treatment options for injuries and ...
