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What Causes You to Cough?

December 15, 2018

Sometimes it cannot be unexplained. You can be fine one minute and coughing the next. In many cases, it seems like you can be fine throughout the day and then start having coughing attacks at night. The best way to get rid of that cough is to determine what’s causing it in the first place. That’s why our AFC Urgent Care Fountain City team wants to share some insight. What Is a Cough ...

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What Causes a Sinus Infection?

December 1, 2018

Did you know that sinus infections are one of the most common reasons for doctor’s visits? In fact, more than 30 million people living in the United States experience a sinus infection each year. If you’re someone who tends to experience a sinus infection every year, you are far from alone. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City is here to help you find relief from your sinus infection sooner rather than ...

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What Can You Do to Prevent High Blood Pressure?

November 15, 2018

Normal blood pressure is a reading of anything less than 120⁄80 mmHg. If, on the other hand, your blood pressure reads consistently at 140⁄90 mmHg or higher, you are said to have high blood pressure (also known as hypertension). The team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to know that you don’t have to sit back and live with high blood pressure. While some risk factors of high blood pressure ...

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What Causes Fatigue?

November 1, 2018

When life gets busy, especially around this time of year, it is no wonder we all feel tired. However, sometimes that fatigue we are feeling can be due to an underlying medical condition. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to help you understand why you might be feeling more tired than usual lately. What Is Fatigue? Fatigue describes when a person feels tired, has reduced energy, feels physically or mentally exhausted, or ...

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Will I Have to Pay to Get My Flu Shot?

October 15, 2018

As of October, the flu season has begun! And, it will be sticking around for awhile, as the flu season typically extends from October all the way through April or May. No one wants to come down with a case of the flu, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to talk about the best way to prevent it—the flu vaccine. What Is the Flu? The flu virus, also ...

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What Is a Urinary Tract Infection?

October 1, 2018

A urinary tract infection occurs when there is an infection somewhere in your urinary system, such as in the kidneys, ureters, bladder and/or urethra. While anyone can suffer from a urinary tract infection (also known as a UTI), women are more susceptible than men. Fortunately, when caught early, a UTI can begin to clear up within 24 hours. Therefore, our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to urge you to seek medical ...

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How Long Does Walking Pneumonia Last?

September 15, 2018

We are finally in the middle of all the fall fun September brings to the Knoxville area! Between homecoming, local high school football games and fall fairs, there is no time to be sick. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to help you recognize the signs of walking pneumonia sooner rather than later so that you can get the treatment you need to get back to the fall fun ...

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What Does an STD Screen Test For?

September 1, 2018

fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentFountainCity’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentSTD'); Did you know that one in two sexually active people will be diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or infection in his or her lifetime? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to always be in the know, which is why we offer STD screening at our urgent care center seven days a week. What Is an STD Screening? There are dozens of STDs that ...

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How Long Does Bronchitis Last?

August 15, 2018

fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentFountainCity’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentBronchitis'); When your days are crammed full of activities, the last thing you need is a case of bronchitis taking you down. Fortunately, the team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City is here to get you back to feeling as good as new when bronchitis rears its ugly head. What Is Bronchitis? Bronchitis occurs when there is an inflammation in the bronchial tubes, which carry air to the lungs. While ...

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Why Are My Lungs Burning?

August 1, 2018

When you feel as though your lungs are burning, it’s easy to start feeling anxious. But though the feeling can be alarming, it isn’t always a sign of serious. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to share some insight into possible causes of that burning feeling—and when to seek medical care. Why Do Your Lungs Burn? Your lungs can burn for a variety of reasons, including the temperature outside ...

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