We’ve all felt it coming on, the scratchy throat, stuffy nose, congestion, and fatigue associated with a respiratory infection. You could be out enjoying a beautiful winter’s snowy day tubing on Sugar Mountain, Blowing Rock, Mars Hill, or in Cordelia Park in Charlotte but later feel more exhausted and run down than normal. Often, these are the first symptoms of an upper respiratory infection, also known as a URI. Respiratory infections are common ...
Winter in North Carolina is the season of sniffles, sore throats, and lingering coughs, whether you’re catching up with friends at a Boxcar Bar + Arcade location or competing in a lively game of bowling at Dave & Buster’s in Concord with family, no one has time for a cold that just won’t go away. While most colds clear up within a week or two, symptoms that just won’t resolve can be frustrating ...
Overeating during the holidays, especially if you are indulging in a great meal at STK Steakhouse in Charlotte, the Angus Barn in Raleigh, or Circa 1922 in Wilmington, is common, but having nagging digestive upset and pain afterwards is not. How do you know if your symptoms are normal or if you need to seek medical care and treatment? This blog will help you understand the differences between indigestion and pancreatitis, what the symptoms for ...
Every flu season is different, and this year’s is already shaping up to be an active one. Whether out shopping at Charlotte Premium Outlets, Tanger Outlets Asheville, or Crabtree Shopping Mall in Raleigh; catching the flu is an unfortunate possibility. If you’ve started feeling run-down or you’re trying to stay ahead of the virus, AFC Urgent Care is here to help you recognize symptoms early, get fast testing, and receive the treatment ...