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It never fails. You are standing in line or sitting at lunch, and the person beside you lets out a cough or sneeze without covering his or her mouth. Next thing you know, you are beginning to cough and sneeze yourself. How can you fend off a respiratory infection? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah shares some insight. What Is a Respiratory Infection? A respiratory infection is a very common viral infection that can ...

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fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentOoltewah’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentStrep'); Is a sore throat ruining your summer plans? There’s nothing worse than not being able to enjoy the beautiful days of summer because you aren’t feeling well. Wondering whether your sore throat could be strep throat? Stop by our urgent care center in Ooltewah to get a diagnosis and get started on the road to healing. What Is Strep Throat? Strep throat is a bacterial infection that ...

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Have a cough? There’s no time for that! With so many fun activities going on in Ooltewah during the summer, it’s time to leave that cough behind. How can you tell if your cough is just annoying or something more serious? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah is here to help you find relief for your cough. Why Am I Coughing? A cough can occur for a number of reasons. You might ...

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Can’t breathe through your nose? Don’t you just love the season changes in Ooltewah!? However, before you go blowing your nose every five seconds, the team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to offer some advice on how to keep your nasal passages clear without causing further damage. Why Does Your Nose Get So Stuffy? From environmental irritants to cold and flu viruses, there are a variety of reasons that nasal passages become ...

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It’s a running joke that men never go to the doctor until they’re on their last leg. But how much truth is there to that joke? While we might laugh at it, the truth is—it’s not entirely funny. In fact, as many as 60 percent of men don’t go to a doctor regularly. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to talk about men’s health ...

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You know you’re supposed to get regular physical activity. But who wants to do the same thing over and over again?! The good news? You don’t have to! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some suggestions on upping your game when it comes to exercise. Take Action and See Results! While running every day is good and so is taking a Pilates class three times a week, it can ...

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Warmer days have finally arrived—and summer’s just around the corner! That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah feels this is a great time to talk about sun protection habits to help keep you and your family’s skin safe this spring and summer. ###Protect the Skin You’re In The best way to prevent a sunburn, as well as decrease your risk of skin cancer, is to wear sunscreen everytime ...

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Optimal employee health is a crucial component of any company’s success. When your employee is at his or her healthiest, he or she is able to work effectively and efficiently. But where can you find a healthcare facility that offers hours and experience around your schedule? Look no further than the medical professionals at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah! Is Your Employee’s Health Ready for Work? From the outside, you cannot always tell how ...

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Have you ever been having a normal day and all of a sudden out of nowhere, you are met with heart palpitations, dizziness and worry? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to know that you are not alone, with 40 million American adults experiencing some level of anxiety. But when the anxiety becomes more and more frequent and keeps you from enjoying activities that you once loved, it’s time to take ...

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Now that the buzz about the flu has started to wind down, our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to go ahead and prepare you from what’s on its way—spring allergies! Are you an allergy sufferer? Don’t Let Pollen Get You Down This Spring Approximately one in five people living in the United States suffer from allergic rhinitis, also known as “hay fever.” Allergic rhinitis is most common in children and ...

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As we gear up for another National American Diabetes Association Alert Day on March 27, the team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to help those diagnosed with diabetes learn how to better care for their health and their condition. Manage Diabetes & Avoid Complications According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 30 million American adults have diabetes. If you are one of them, explore ways you can help keep your medical condition ...

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Did you know that kindness can help improve your overall health? It’s true! Being kind to others can do more than just warm the heart of the recipient—it can also be kind to your heart and your health. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to offer some suggestions on how to add more kindness into your day! 3 Ways to Be More Kind We all have the potential ...

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You know the basics of a heart-healthy lifestyle. Eat a healthy diet, watch your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, get regular physical activity. But even when we practice the healthiest lifestyle, heart attacks sometimes still strike. Would you know the signs if you experienced them? 3 Signs of a Heart Attack According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 735,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. And when one occurs, immediate ...

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fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentOoltewah’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentFlu'); Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah knows you’ve heard all about the ways to prevent the flu. However, sometimes even with the best of intentions, the flu finds you. But once it does, there are things you can do to lessen its effects. Fight Back Against the Flu Flu season in Tennessee has officially arrived—and it’s fierce. According to WebMD, between 5 and 20 percent ...

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Many people are focused on healthy eating and exercise when establishing healthy habits in the new year. But our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to remember one organ that needs some healthy attention this year—your eyes! Healthy Living Includes Healthy Eyes Did you know that January is known as “Eye Care Month”? That makes January the perfect month to focus on eye health. For starters, when was the last time you ...

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Can you even believe that we are just a few weeks away from 2018? If you’re like our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah, you may already be thinking of goals and resolutions for the new year. Give some of these healthy tips a try! Making Your Health a Priority in 2018 First, start your day off on the healthiest foot possible. Serve yourself up a healthy breakfast filled with a carbohydrate, some lean ...

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Are you one of the millions of Americans with high blood pressure? Even if you aren’t, the chaos of the holiday season can be enough to make anyone’s blood pressure rise. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to offer some suggestions for keeping your blood pressure in a good spot this season. Avoiding High Blood Pressure Over the Holidays High blood pressure has long been defined as having ...

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Did you know that Black Friday isn’t just an American holiday but an international one as well? Which translates into a lot of people going after those deals in preparation of the Christmas season. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to help you stay healthy and fit to tackle Black Friday shopping like a boss! Ready … Set … Shop! Before you head out in the early hours of Friday morning (or possibly even ...

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fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentOoltewah’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentFlu'); The flu is more than an annoyance. Each year, an estimated 36,000 Americans die from complications of the flu. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some information about what steps you can take to prevent the flu. Consider the Flu Shot An annual flu shot is the single best way to prevent the flu. You may wonder why you need the ...

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The end-of-year stress starts to come right around now each year. With all the hustle and bustle of work, school, other activities and getting ready for the holidays, sometimes the stress can take all the fun out of our days. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to offer you some tips to help identify stress and help keep it at bay! Don’t Let Stress Ruin the Fun… Are you ...

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