A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery.  If you’re suffering from sinusitis, know that you aren’t alone; approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral ...

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We are in the peak of the flu season and expectedly there has been a spike in the outbreak of flu and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial virus) all over the country. Most people often confuse RSV with flu or common cold. This is because both conditions tend to have the same symptoms. If you’re unsure how to differentiate the two, then this post is for you. This article is to help our readers identify Flu ...

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With life returning to normal in most areas, children are back to school, afterschool activities, and hanging out with friends. This all means they’re likely to get sick this cold and flu season. As a parent, the best thing you can do is be prepared to manage their symptoms including a cough. Coughs can be a result of the common cold, flu, and covid-19. If your child is suffering, start managing their symptoms at ...

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Local urgent care centers in Speer, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room.  Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...

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What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers.    What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...

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