A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery.  If you’re suffering from sinusitis, know that you aren’t alone; approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral ...

Read more..

Local urgent care centers in Torrington, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room.  Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...

Read more..

We’re all aware that COVID-19 (Omicron B.1.1.529…the latest variant) has not only impacted us, but the whole world. It’s fair to say that 3 years into this deadly virus, we know more about COVID-19 than we did before. That being said, not every symptom we feel will lead COVID-19. COVID-19 is part of our lives, but so is Strep throat and many other illnesses. Strep throat can be minor ...

Read more..

What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers.    What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...

Read more..

Thyroid disease is an often overlooked yet very common condition that can have a huge impact on your overall health and wellbeing. It can cause a range of symptoms, and potential health issues. Afterall, this small butterfly shaped gland controls more bodily processes than you think! It's important to be aware of the causes, symptoms, and treatments of thyroid disease, so you can catch it early and get the treatment you need to stay ...

Read more..

RSV is a respiratory virus that causes symptoms like wheezing, runny nose, and low fever. Although the infection can be mild in some children, it can have serious consequences for others. RSV infects babies less than one year old more frequently than other age groups because they lack antibodies to ward off the virus.  With the recent surge of RSV cases in children and children hospitals filling up with cases of RSV, AFC Urgent Care ...

Read more..

November is American Diabetes Month and the perfect time to get involved with initiatives aimed at raising awareness of this chronic condition.  People living with diabetes have to manage their disease every day, monitoring their blood glucose levels and following a strict diet. But what if you could help them ease that burden?  Imagine if your actions could make things easier for those who struggle with constant monitoring and counting their carbs. Wouldn’t that ...

Read more..

Do you remember when the COVID-19 Omicron variant plagued us last winter? We do, because It ruined a lot of the winter holidays for our friends and families in the Torrington community. In the past year, we’ve had to learn how to live with COVID-19 and its new mutations. Mask mandates have been lifted and flying in and around the U.S has become less restrictive, making COVID-19, flu and even monkeypox easier to ...

Read more..

Why are bees suddenly so aggressive these days? It’s not your imagination.  Late summer and early fall, bees, especially yellow jackets, and wasps,  become very aggressive because their life cycle is coming to an end. There are not enough resources or food for them to survive, especially as the winter approaches. For this reason, their survival instincts kick in and they’re more inclined to sting people even if you aren’t doing anything ...

Read more..

Summer is almost over and we are now entering the month of August with one agenda. Back to school everything! It’s time to start your child’s back to school checklist for supplies, clothes and even their annual physical and immunizations. Physicals are a great way to build their medical history, renew their immunizations and help your child get clearance to participate in school sports in the fall months. AFC Urgent Care Torrington is ...

Read more..