by Hannah Murry | Oct 15, 2018 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Who Can Get a Flu Shot? According to the CDC, nearly everyone older than age 6 months should be vaccinated. However, some people need the flu shot more than others, including people over the age of 65, pregnant women, and people who have chronic conditions like...
by Hannah Murry | Oct 1, 2018 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is a Urinary Tract Infection? A urinary tract infection occurs when there is an infection somewhere in your urinary system, such as in the kidneys, ureters, bladder and/or urethra. While anyone can suffer from a urinary tract infection, women are more susceptible...
by Hannah Murry | Sep 15, 2018 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is Walking Pneumonia? As a milder form of pneumonia, walking pneumonia occurs when a bacterial infection affects your upper and lower respiratory tract. Although walking pneumonia is mostly experienced by school-age children and adults under 40, anyone can be at...
by Hannah Murry | Sep 1, 2018 | Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Who Needs a Drug Screening? Basically, anyone can be subject to a drug screening. In most cases, drug screenings are a part of the application process when a person applies for a job. However, depending on the company policy, the screening might test for both drug and...
by Hannah Murry | Aug 15, 2018 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Do I Have Bronchitis? When the lining of the bronchial tube becomes inflamed, bronchitis sets in. Symptoms can linger for anywhere between two weeks and a month, depending on how severe your case is. Bronchitis Symptoms Chest pressure Chronic cough Difficulty sleeping...
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...
