Sports play an essential role in the physical, mental, and social development of children. Participating in sports provides a wide range of benefits to children, including supporting their overall health and wellness. In this blog, we will explore the various benefits of sports on children’s health. If your child needs a sports physical or sports injury treatment, visit the walk-in clinic at AFC Urgent Care Burlington. Our medical team specializes in both immediate and ...
Nasal congestion is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world with stuffy noses. Congestion occurs when the tissues lining the nasal passages become swollen due to inflammation. This leads to a blockage in the nasal airway that makes it difficult to breathe. Many people who experience nasal congestion may find it worsening at night, causing disrupted sleep. This blog will explore a few reasons why nasal congestion gets worse at night ...
Injuries are a natural part of human existence. No matter who you are or what you do, at a certain point you could get injured. Some people get injured more often than others and some of these injuries require medical assistance. The problem with going to a hospital for a minor injury is that the waiting time could be unbearable but thankfully, urgent care centers are popping up all over the country. The aim of ...
Urgent care providers offer convenient, time-saving alternatives to visiting an emergency room for minor, non-life-threatening medical conditions. These healthcare centers typically have shorter wait times and offer services like X-rays, urgent treatment of colds and flu, sprains, strains, and fractures, on-site lab tests, and physicals. Urgent care centers provide efficient diagnoses of various health problems, ranging from minor to severe. Some are also equipped with on-site lab testing capabilities so that patients can get results ...
The weather changes from a warmer one to a much cooler one around the month of October. This also marks the start of the flu season. It should be noted that while both are similar, cold and flu are not the same thing. Both illnesses are viral and very contagious. A cold starts gradually, is often mild and can last for a long time. A flu on the other hand can be quite severe if ...
