Who has been counting down until the start of spring sports? And, now, here we are! While our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah is ready for you to be able to cheer on your young athlete, we also want to make sure you have everything he or she needs before hitting the field this spring. Has your child undergone a sports physical? What Is the Purpose of a Sports Physical? A sports physical is ...
While no one wants to have a heart attack, it can happen to anyone and at any time. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that approximately 715,000 people living in the United States suffer a heart attack each year. In recognition of American Heart Month this month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some lifestyle changes you can make to lower your risk of a heart ...
We’re right in the middle of winter, so you know what that means, right? It’s flu season, too! That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some basic information about the flu, as well as how to prevent it. What Are the Types of Flu? There are three main strains of the flu—A, B and C. Of the three strains, Flu A is the quickest to spread ...
You made a pact in the new year to keep yourself healthy and strong. You were eating right. You were exercising most days of the week. You were feeling good. Then, all of a sudden, boom. You are struck down with a respiratory infection. Isn’t that how it always goes? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah doesn’t want you to get off track with your healthy goals for 2019, which is why ...
When you start a brand-new year, you get excited about the possibilities of what can happen—a new job, a new home, a new outlook on life and so on. One thing you don’t want? A sore throat! That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to offer some insight into how to find relief from a sore throat sooner rather than later. Why Does a Sore Throat Occur? A sore ...
More than 30 million people living within the United States are diagnosed with sinus infections each year. While a Neti Pot can help you to find relief from your nasal congestion, our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to consider some other treatment options when it comes to finding relief from a sinus infection. What Is a Sinus Infection? A sinus infection occurs when the cavities surrounding the nasal passages become inflamed. There ...
High blood pressure occurs when the pressure of the blood in your blood vessels is higher than it should be. Any reading lower than 120⁄80 mmHg is considered a normal reading, while anything 140⁄90 mmHg and higher is considered high blood pressure. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some insight about high blood pressure, which is also called hypertension. Who Gets High Blood Pressure? Anyone can have high blood ...
We all get tired from time to time, right? Right! But there does come a time when your tiredness might be a sign of a medical condition. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to know the signs associated with fatigue, as well as the potential causes behind it. What Is Fatigue? More than 24 percent of Americans will experience fatigue at some point in their life. Fatigue is defined ...
The short answer is yes. Everyone is at risk of getting the flu. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 200,000 Americans were hospitalized last year due to flu symptoms. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some insight about the flu—and why the flu shot is important. Who Can Get a Flu Shot? According to the CDC, nearly everyone older ...
While a urinary tract infection (also known as a UTI) is often a simple fix if treatment is sought early, it can cause serious damage to one or both of your kidneys if treatment is delayed. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to seek treatment as soon as possible. What Is a Urinary Tract Infection? A urinary tract infection occurs when there is an infection somewhere in your urinary ...
Did you know that more than 2 million cases of walking pneumonia occur every year? If you happen to be one of them, have no fear. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah is here to help you feel as good as new! What Is Walking Pneumonia? As a milder form of pneumonia, walking pneumonia occurs when a bacterial infection affects your upper and lower respiratory tract. Although walking pneumonia is mostly experienced by school-age ...
Did you know that more than half of Americans abusing prescribed drugs got them from a friend or relative? Unfortunately, this addiction is affecting many people’s work status. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to always be in the know, which is why we offer drug screenings at our urgent care center seven days a week. Who Needs a Drug Screening? Basically, anyone can be subject to a drug screening. In ...
Finally, you’re getting back into the swing of things since school has started. Then, bam. Here comes the sore throat, cough and fever. But does that mean it is bronchitis? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some basics about bronchitis, including its symptoms and when to seek medical care. Do I Have Bronchitis? When the lining of the bronchial tube becomes inflamed, bronchitis sets in. Symptoms can linger for anywhere ...
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 ...
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 can lead to a sore and ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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