When Will My Sore Throat Go Away?

When Will My Sore Throat Go Away?

When you start a brand-new year, you get excited about the possibilities of what can happen—a new job, a new home, a new outlook on life and so on. One thing you don’t want? A sore throat! That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to offer some insight...
Why Can't I Stop Coughing?

Why Can't I Stop Coughing?

The holidays are no time for sickness. But sure enough, every year it seems like a cough seems to crop up just as the season gets underway! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah doesn’t want you to spend the holiday coughing up a storm, which is why we want to share...
What Can I Do to Stop Coughing?

What Can I Do to Stop Coughing?

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...
How Hard Can You Blow Your Nose?

How Hard Can You Blow Your Nose?

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...