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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As much as we try to prevent them, accidental injuries happen every day. One of the most common injuries that can occur when playing sports or in the kitchen, is a cut. While most moderate cuts heal quickly without complications, sometimes they can become infected if not treated properly. This blog will explain how to tell if your cut is infected and when to seek medical care. For same-day acute injury treatment, visit the walk-in ...

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Sinusitis, often referred to as sinus infections, can cause a wide range of uncomfortable symptoms. The symptoms associated with sinus infections can inevitably vary from person to person, which tends to leave a cloud of confusion around the condition. Depending on the underlying cause and severity of the infection, sinusitis can lead to facial pain and congestion to even dizziness or vertigo. This blog will explore how sinus infections cause dizziness and what you can ...

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Local urgent care centers in Lyndhurst, 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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