Recent Blog Posts

Urgent Care Experts Offer Alternatives to Phenylephrine

As a prominent care provider of accessible primary care, urgent care, and occupational medicine services nationwide, American Family Care (AFC) is uniquely positioned to guide and educate the public on pertinent health issues, such as the FDA’s recent decisions on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine.  The FDA held a Non-Prescription Drug Advisory Committee meeting on September 11-12, 2023, to deliberate on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) cough ...

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Why You Should See an Urgent Care Doctor for Wart Removal

Why You Should See an Urgent Care Doctor for Wart Removal Home remedies for warts might not be as effective as you hope, so we recommend seeing an urgent care doctor for wart removal to treat these pesky growths at their source. Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can appear almost anywhere on the body, causing both physical discomfort and self-consciousness. This article takes you through everything you need to know about ...

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Recent Blogs

Could a Sparkler Cause a Serious Injury? Fireworks Safety Tips for Families

Learn common fireworks injuries, fireworks safety tips, and when to visit AFC Urgent Care Lenoir for burns, cuts, eye irritation, and other ...

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When Is Heat Exhaustion Serious? Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Learn how to identify heat exhaustion and heat stroke symptoms, when to seek urgent care, and how to stay safe during hot ...

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Why Won’t My Mosquito Bite Stop Swelling?

Learn why mosquito bites swell, signs of infection, and when to seek urgent care treatment for mosquito bites in Lenoir, NC. Spending ...

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