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Can Bronchitis Cause a Fever?

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 ...

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Are Respiratory Infections Contagious?

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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Spring Gardening Injuries & When to Go to Urgent Care

When the weather finally warms up, it’s hard to resist the urge to get outside and start working in the yard ...

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Signs of a Concussion After a Fall or Hit to the Head

With more sunlight, blooming plants, and comfortable temperatures, spring naturally draws people outdoors. It’s a season filled with activity: cheering on ...

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Spring Allergies vs. Sinus Infection: Key Differences & Walk-In Urgent Care Treatment

Spring brings longer days, warmer sunshine, and plenty of reasons to get outside. It’s the season for planting flowers you’ve ...

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