by Hannah Murry | Aug 1, 2018 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is a Respiratory Infection? A respiratory infection is a very common viral infection that can affect the nose, throat and airways. It is an extremely contagious infection that can be spread from person to person through sneezing and coughing. Symptoms of a...
by Hannah Murry | Jul 15, 2018 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is Strep Throat? Strep throat is a bacterial infection that can lead to a sore and scratchy throat, among other symptoms. Because strep throat is transmitted through airborne particles, it’s highly contagious. Along with an irritated and inflamed throat, you may...
by Hannah Murry | Jul 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Why Am I Coughing? A cough can occur for a number of reasons. You might be suffering from allergies, have a common cold or be affected by irritants in the air, like smoke. Most of the time, bouts of coughing last a short time. But if your cough lingers and won’t seem...
by Hannah Murry | Jun 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Why Does Your Nose Get So Stuffy? From environmental irritants to cold and flu viruses, there are a variety of reasons that nasal passages become congested. Ultimately, it occurs when the membranes inside the nose become swollen. While you may naturally want to blow...
by Hannah Murry | Jun 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
as many as 60 percent of men don’t go to a doctor regularly. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to talk about men’s health. Men, Make Time for Your Health We tell women all the time to make their health a priority so that they can better care for...
by Hannah Murry | May 15, 2018 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Take Action and See Results! While running every day is good and so is taking a Pilates class three times a week, it can also get boring sometimes doing the same exercise over and over again for better health. That’s why it’s important to change things up in small...
by Hannah Murry | May 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
keep you and your family’s skin safe this spring and summer. ###Protect the Skin You’re In The best way to prevent a sunburn, as well as decrease your risk of skin cancer, is to wear sunscreen everytime you step outdoors. When choosing a sunscreen, most medical...
by Hannah Murry | Apr 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
your employee is at his or her healthiest, he or she is able to work effectively and efficiently. But where can you find a healthcare facility that offers hours and experience around your schedule? Look no further than the medical professionals at AFC Urgent Care...
by Hannah Murry | Apr 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Is Anxiety Affecting Your Quality of Life? Anxiety can happen to anyone. In fact, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition among Americans ages 18 and older. Let’s take a look at some of the common signs of anxiety. Frequent Worry Worrying is a...
by Hannah Murry | Mar 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Don’t Let Pollen Get You Down This Spring Approximately one in five people living in the United States suffer from allergic rhinitis, also known as “hay fever.” Allergic rhinitis is most common in children and young adults and can manifest into asthma. However, people...
