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What Are the Best Remedies for Bronchitis?

fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentCleveland’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentBronchitis'); With school starting back and fall sporting events beginning in Cleveland, the last thing you need to worry about is a case of bronchitis. Therefore, the team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to help you recognize and treat the symptoms of bronchitis sooner rather than later. What Is Bronchitis? Bronchitis is an inflammation of your bronchial tubes, which carry air to the lungs. There are two types of ...

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Could I Have a Respiratory Infection?

It never fails. School starts—and sickness sets in. While sickness can range from sore throats to stomachaches, it can also come in the form of respiratory infections. Respiratory infections occur mostly in the fall and winter, especially when children are in school and more time is spent indoors. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to take some time now to talk you through the common symptoms of these infections ...

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How Long Does Pharyngitis Last?

One day you’re enjoying some fun in the sun, taking advantage of all that Cleveland has to offer over the summer. The next day, you’re down and out with a sore throat. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help ease symptoms and recover from a sore throat sooner rather than later. What Is a Sore Throat? The medical term for sore throat is “pharyngitis.” Depending on its cause, a sore throat ...

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What Causes You to Cough?

If you head out in Cleveland, chances are that you are going to hear someone coughing. Or, you might bethe person coughing. As annoying as a cough can be all on its own, it can sometimes also come with various other symptoms. Would you know when to seek medical attention for your cough? Why Am I Coughing? A cough is a reflex reaction when something gets in your airway, such as mucus or a foreign ...

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What Causes a Sinus Infection?

Sinus infections are typically caused by common colds that are left untreated, and are very common in Cleveland, TN this time of year. Once a sinus infection is developed, it typically takes between seven and 14 days for a person to recover after treatment. Diagnosing and treating a sinus infection quickly is key to making sure it does not develop into a more serious condition. What Are the Common Symptoms of a Sinus Infection? Sinus ...

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Have Some Fun With Your Health! | Cleveland, TN Walk-In Clinic

The team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland doesn’t want you to think that the fun has to end just because the summer is quickly coming to an end—especially when it comes to your health! Finding joy in the little things can help ease your stress and let you enjoy life a bit more. Schedule Some Fun in Every Day As adults, it seems our ability to just have fun falls to the side ...

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3 Tips for Achieving Your Health Goals | Cleveland, TN Walk-In Clinic

The team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to know where you are with your resolutions to become healthier in 2017. Are you at a standstill? Find out how you can overcome the obstacles and succeed in your health goals this year. It’s not too late—you still have time! Finding Success & a Healthier You First, you need to create and maintain a healthy mindset. It can be so easy to think negatively. But ...

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Eat Healthy While On the Road | Cleveland, TN Walk-In Clinic

If summer vacation is a necessity in your life, our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland totally understands! But because we have your health on our minds, we want to make sure you’re eating healthy while you travel. So are you eating healthy, or are you breaking all the rules? Our first guess would be that you are breaking all the rules. But you don’t have to. There are ways to take your ...

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Keep Sickness Away While on Vacation | Cleveland, TN Walk-In Clinic

The team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to have a vacation to remember—a vacation that is full of laughter and memories. Not a vacation where sickness decides to rear its ugly head. Read on to learn how you and your family can help prevent sickness while on vacation. How to Keep Health in the Picture We take vacation to escape from the daily realities of life. However, we can’t always escape ...

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Get Your Child Ready for Camp! | Cleveland, TN Walk-In Clinic

The team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland remembers how fun summer break was when we are younger. We want to help you make sure your children are just as excited for the adventures ahead! Hello, Mother / Hello, Father / Here I am at, Camp Grenada! The Cleveland area has a wide variety of summer camps available to help keep your children entertained. From vacation bible school at various churches in town to different sports camps at ...

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Protect the Skin You're In | Cleveland, TN Walk-In Clinic

The team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland understands how eager you are to go outside and enjoy the sunny days that are now making a more frequent appearance. However, before you go outside, it’s important that you’re packing your most important skin protection—sunscreen. Reduce Your Risk of Skin Cancer According to the American Academy of Dermatology, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Before the summer months are ...

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What You Should Know About ACL Injuries | Cleveland, TN Walk-In Clinic

If you’ve driven around Tinsley Park near where AFC Urgent Care Cleveland is located or on the other side of town near Lee University lately, you’ve seen a wide array of sports happening—including baseball, softball, soccer and tennis. With spring sports season in full gear, it’s important to know the facts about common injuries, including ACL tears. Get Back in the Game After an ACL Injury Because the knees, which are ...

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Tackling the Cleveland Traffic | Cleveland, TN Walk-In Clinic

Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland is right there with you. We may not live in a big city, but the traffic in Cleveland can be a lot. And when you remember the days when it only took 10 minutes to get from one side of Cleveland to the other, the traffic around our town can bring about not just frustration—but also anxiety, which can wreak havoc on your health. The Unbearable Anxiety ...

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What's Up With Your Fatigue? | Cleveland, TN Walk-In Clinic

With the sun being out more and more and spring days here again, our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to be anything but tired. Instead, we want you to overcome your fatigue to help enjoy a better quality of life. Where Are Your Yawns Coming From? One of the main causes of fatigue comes from a condition called excessive daytime sleepiness, which should not be taken lightly. If you’re just tired ...

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Don't Let the Stress Get to You and Your Health | Cleveland, TN Walk-In Clinic

Feeling stressed lately? It’s time to start regaining control, and AFC Urgent Care Cleveland is here to help! Stress Busters As much as you probably don’t want to hear anything else about the movie, Frozen, Elsa had a point. You may need to “let it go” when it comes to some things in your life. Sometimes holding on to things does more harm to our health than good. While memories are great, when ...

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Camp Your Way to Better Sleep

Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland feels like camping might just be your sleep’s BFF! Who’s Up for a Camping Trip? According to a study by Kenneth Wright, a researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder, when people are exposed to natural light, their internal clock and melatonin levels are reset, causing them to receive a better night’s sleep. However, those who ...

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Know Your Family History

Any time you visit a physician, your family history will be a part of the exam. However, when you’re asked to fill out the paperwork, will you know the answer to the questions? Learn More About Your Family Genetics play a role in everything from our eye color and height to our overall health. Therefore, it’s important to know your family medical history. Find out this information by asking your family members the ...

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Stay Heart-Healthy

Although February is known as “American Heart Month,” it’s important to take care of your heart year-round. Improve Your Heart Health Whether we’re in exceptional or poor health, there’s always room for improvement when it comes to caring for our hearts. Discover how to keep your heart pumping for years to come with these tips. Make sure you get an adequate amount of sleep every day. Experts recommend that American adults get ...

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How to Get Back Into a Routine

Now that the holiday craziness is over, it’s time to get the family back on schedule. But is it time to make some changes to the routine you had before? Now’s the time to find a schedule that works best for you and your family. Making It Work When creating a routine, it’s important to choose one that fits around your life. No single routine is right for every family. It’s ...

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Choose Healthy Resolutions in 2017

Here we are again! A new year and a new set of resolutions. And just like last year, in 2017, you’re hoping you’ll actually get it right and make it to the finish line. But first, you need to decide what you’re going to try to achieve this year. How to Get Healthier We all want to live a long and healthy life. In order to get there, we need to practice ...

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What Precautions Can I Take to Prevent Heat Exhaustion or Heatstroke?

When summer heat settles into Cleveland, whether you’re out walking the Greenway or spending the afternoon at Fletcher Park, it’s ...

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