Upper respiratory infections (URIs) are common, especially during colder months and seasonal illness spikes. Symptoms like congestion, sore throat, coughing, and fatigue are expected but shortness of breath can feel alarming while out at Harris Teeter or QDoba. For many people, the big question is whether breathing changes are part of a routine illness or a sign that it’s time to care at AFC Ballantyne. Can a URI Really Affect Breathing? Yes, in some ...
A sore throat can show up overnight and make even simple things like swallowing, talking, sleeping uncomfortable. In Ballantyne, where seasonal illnesses circulate year-round, one of the most common questions patients ask is whether a sore throat is just part of a cold or something more serious like strep throat. While the symptoms can overlap when you’re out at Cast Iron Waffles or shopping at Harris Teeter, there are a few key differences that ...
