Cough Treatment at AFC Urgent Care in Pennsylvania

Some coughs are minor in nature and get better at home with rest and other home remedies. However, if you find that your cough is sticking around, becoming worse, or just making you miserable at home, impacting your quality of life and your ability to work, then come to AFC Urgent in Pennsylvania today for evaluation and treatment.

When should I visit AFC Urgent Care in the Pennsylvania area for a cough?

Our walk-in urgent care center sees patients with coughs every day. You should see one of our providers if your cough is:

• Not responding to over-the-counter medication, like cough suppressants or cough drops
• Causing a headache
• Nonstop
• A long-lasting dry cough lasting for weeks
• Containing blood, mucus, or phlegm

You should immediately come to our urgent care center if your cough has these additional symptoms:

• Fatigue
• Fever
• Chest pain
• Difficulty breathing
• Flu-like symptoms
• Signs of COVID-19

How will an AFC Urgent Care provider help me with my cough?

One of the most important things to do when dealing with a cough is to determine its origin. When you visit our urgent care center, our provider will evaluate your cough to determine its cause. Once that has been diagnosed, the correct treatment will be prescribed to help you feel better.

What are some severe medical conditions that a cough could indicate?

A cough may be a symptom of something requiring a provider's assistance. A cough could be a symptom of:

• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• COVID-19
• Flu
• Pneumonia
• RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus)
• Pertussis (Whooping cough)

Come to a local AFC Urgent Care in Pennsylvania today and be seen by a board-certified provider about your cough. We are open seven days a week and accept most major insurances. We look forward to serving you!