The “warm” winter season is coming to an end. People will be outside more, and the good old grass smell will be back. But, because of the recent warm winter and climate change, pollen levels may be stronger and longer lasting this spring season. Unfortunately, the spring also brings sneezing, congestion, runny noses and other bothersome symptoms. On top of that, COVID-19 is still lingering and there can be some confusion as to what’s ...
Urgent care providers offer convenient, time-saving alternatives to visiting an emergency room for minor, non-life-threatening medical conditions. These healthcare centers typically have shorter wait times and offer services like X-rays, urgent treatment of colds and flu, sprains, strains, and fractures, on-site lab tests, and physicals. Urgent care centers provide efficient diagnoses of various health problems, ranging from minor to severe. Some are also equipped with on-site lab testing capabilities so that patients can get results ...
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 ...
Local urgent care centers in Norwalk, 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 ...
Winter has arrived in Connecticut. Winter not only brings cold and sometimes freezing weather, but it brings illnesses. Illnesses like the flu, Strep throat, and colds. As much as we want to forget about COVID-19, it’s still with us. The good news is that not every symptom is COVID-19 Strep Throat can be confused with COVID-19 because of some similarities in symptoms. AFC Urgent Care Norwalk is here to help you understand the difference ...
The thyroid is a gland. You have glands throughout your body, where they create and release substances that help your body do a specific task. Your thyroid makes hormones that help control many vital functions of your body. If these hormones are overproduced or underproduced, a Thyroid disease is more than likely to occur. Sad to say that millions of Americans are affected by a Thyroid condition. Fortunately , AFC Urgent Care Norwalk has constructed an ...
RSV, or “respiratory syncytial virus” is a respiratory infection caused by the common cold virus that can affect both children and adults. It can be a potential threat for infants and young children as well as adults with weakened immune systems or those being treated for lung diseases like asthma or cystic fibrosis. The point is, it’s not a virus you want to catch this winter season. Currently, there is an outbreak of RSV ...
November is American Diabetes month, and we want everyone to know the signs and symptoms so that they can prevent it. Diabetes continues to affect millions of people, and there are also millions of people who are not aware that they are borderline diabetic. Being prediabetic puts you at a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. So, let’s try and prevent it. While we should consider getting screened for diabetes all year long ...
Are you ready for the holidays? Last year, many of you skipped out on getting both your COVID booster shots and your flu vaccines causing us to cancel our favorite holidays. We now know that after 2+ years of this pandemic, COVID and flu symptoms overlap making it important for everyone to get vaccinated for both viruses this time around. Afterall, we now have monkeypox to worry about (a triple threat)! AFC Urgent Care Norwalk ...
We are now at the height of "angry bee" season. AFC Urgent Care Norwalk is already anticipating an influx of families and children coming in for bee sting treatment. But, why are there so many bees out and why are they so aggressive? When bees and wasps are near the end of their life cycle, they become increasingly aggressive. Being stung by a bee, wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket can be both painful and scary ...
