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A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery.  If you’re suffering from sinusitis, know that you aren’t alone; approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral ...

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Local urgent care centers in West Long Branch, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room.  Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...

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What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers.    What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...

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Spring is not only the season for change and freshness. The springtime is also the perfect time to get back on track for all fitness and wellness goals that you might have. Check out these fitness tips including new exercises, COVID-19 friendly workouts, and new healthy eating goals that can help you reach your goals this season. Exercises for Spring Spring exercises are divided into different sections. Unlike summer, where the common goal is to ...

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First aid is an immediate treatment given to an injured or sick person before he/she is taken to the hospital for proper diagnosis and treatment. In some cases it may be the only treatment the person needs to recover.  Injuries happen suddenly and can worsen without proper first aid skills to stabilize injury. It is important for one to acquire the knowledge of how to treat basic injuries and make use of a first ...

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Sports injuries are a lot more common than you might imagine. If you or your child play a sport, it’s important that you know what to do in the event of an injury occurring. Depending on the injury, it could be a good idea to have it treated at an urgent care center. Ready to know more? Keep reading to learn all about getting sports injury treatment at an urgent care center. What is ...

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Eating healthy food and taking your vitamins is a great way to stay on top of your health which you probably already do. Luckily, there’s even more you can do to keep chronic illnesses at bay. Simple daily exercise will help keep you physically fit and avoid unwanted health conditions. Keep reading to know more about how this works and what exercises you can do to prevent health conditions. How Exercise Helps Prevent Health ...

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Health care costs are a growing concern for families across the nation. The steady rises in healthcare costs are putting many households in debt. A solution to the healthcare cost is a problem the state needs to address. Until the state comes up with some sort of relief for families, the best solution resides in making smart financial decisions. Below are some of the ways families can save on their healthcare costs. Calculate Your Monthly ...

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During the winter and springtime, many patients are likely to suffer from a common cold. As mentioned on our previous urgent care blog, common colds effect the majority of patients in all age groups. Even when patients try their best to prevent a cold, it is more likely than naught the disease will cause a mild infection. Below, the team at AFC Urgent Care West Long Branch will dive into some of the frequently asked ...

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Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to spend with friends and family, catching up towards the end of another eventful year. As much fun as thanksgiving is, it can also be a danger to your health. It’s easy to throw health out the window around the holidays as you get busy and your attention shifts to other things. Luckily, refocusing the attention on your health is easier than you’d think and something the whole ...

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