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Do Allergies Cause a Rash?

Rashes can be caused by many things, whether it’s an allergy to a specific food, plant or medication, or whether it was spread by someone with a contagious infection. Whatever the case may be, rashes are uncomfortable and itchy, and no one wants to experience one. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah provides further helpful information on rashes and their common causes. What Is an Allergic Rash? An allergic rash ...

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How to Know If You Need Stitches

Did you accidentally cut yourself? If you have, it happens, and it’s certainly easy to panic once you see blood flowing out of your arm or hand. It’s natural to think you might need stitches after getting cut, but that’s not always the case. Most shallow cuts will heal on their own, so how are you supposed to know when you should visit the doctor for potential stitches? Our AFC Urgent Care ...

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How Do You Tell If a Rash Is Poison Ivy or Something Else? Outdoor Skin Tips for Ooltewah, TN

There is something about this time of year that makes it hard to stay indoors. Between longer evenings, backyard projects, outdoor festivals ...

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Why Do Mosquito Bites Stay Swollen? Summer Bite Relief, Prevention, & Skeeter Syndrome

Summer in Ooltewah means spending more time outdoors. Whether your plans include evenings on the patio, youth sports, neighborhood cookouts, outdoor shopping ...

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What’s the Difference Between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke?

Summer in Ooltewah offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re attending events at the Imagination Station, shopping and ...

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