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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Local urgent care centers in Danbury East, 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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That sore, dry, sandpaper-like feeling in the back of your throat can be the first sign of cold, flu, COVID-19, RSV, or even strep throat. Sore throat, also known as Pharyngitis, is a condition marked by pain in the throat, usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. It’s very common in the colder months and now more than ever it can be confusing as to what’s causing your sore throat. At this ...

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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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Thyroid disease is a disorder of the endocrine system, which affects the way the body uses energy. It can cause a range of symptoms, from mild to severe, and can even be life-threatening.  Getting to know the symptoms, causes and treatments of thyroid disease is essential in order to take control of your health. With the right information, early diagnosis and the right treatments, managing a thyroid condition can be easier than you think. AFC ...

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  RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus. It's a common virus that can cause moderate to serious illness in children. It's not a new virus, but it’s supposed to be one of the most common viruses you outgrow during your childhood. But, because of the past two years and a lack of health precautions around COVID, there is now an outbreak of RSV causing children’s hospitals to fill up.  It is important ...

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Diabetes is a serious health condition that affects millions of Americans every year. This is why this American Diabetes month it’s important to educate and understand this chronic health condition so that you or a loved one can avoid getting full blown diabetes. More often than not, it is easily preventable and manageable if you do have it. AFC Urgent Care Danbury has put together a guide so that you can better understand diabetes ...

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Last year, we were plagued with more than just the flu. The COVID-19 Omicron variant ruined many of our winter holidays and we had hand, throat and mouth disease circulating around schools. If you thought last year was bad, we now have an additional virus to worry about: the latest outbreak of Monkeypox, or MPV, is highly contagious as well. How is that for a Viral Trifecta? As we approach the colder months, also known ...

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Summer is almost over, school season has just begun and lastly, there are angry bees out in abundance. Bees, especially wasps, and yellow jackets are coming to an end of their life cycle. Over the next few weeks they are going to be in “fight or flight” mode, or rather, a stinging mood, making them a threat to you and your family. But, what if my kids are allergic to bee stings? What are the ...

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Are you ready to send your little trooper off to school? You may have crossed off school supplies and clothes, but we hope that you remember to check off back to school physicals, too! We can’t forget about updating yearly vaccinations or preparing for illnesses like the flu and COVID-19 this winter. Last winter, most of us had to cancel our holiday plans because of a spike in COVID cases. For this reason, AFC ...

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