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During the spring season, millions of people find themselves struggling from seasonal allergy symptoms. During the spring bloom season, allergic reactions can be triggered from the sudden exposure to common allergens like pollen and grasses. This can lead to a variety of unpleasant symptoms anytime you step outside. If you’re feeling sick, and wondering whether your symptoms are being caused by allergies or an illness, keep reading. If you’re in need of urgent ...

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The Importance of Normalizing STD Testing Despite advances in medical knowledge and technology, STDs remain pervasive, presenting a complex challenge for healthcare providers and individuals alike. The stigma surrounding STDs often leads to silence and avoidance, further exacerbating the problem. However, breaking this silence and normalizing discussions about STD testing is crucial in combating the spread of these infections and safeguarding individual and community health. Join us as we shed light on the prevalence of ...

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Should You Use Ice or Heat for Gout Relief? Are you wondering if you should use ice or heat for gout relief? Both ice and heat therapies can be utilized for managing pain and inflammation; however, cold therapy is likely the best choice for managing pain and inflammation during a gout flare. Gout, a form of inflammatory arthritis, can cause excruciating pain and discomfort during flare-ups. This condition, characterized by sudden and severe attacks of ...

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If you’re recovering from an illness, you may think that you’re in the clear now that the majority of your symptoms have resolved. But if you’re experiencing the familiar tickle in the back of your throat that is causing you to cough, clear your throat or choke on mucus, your illness is still working its way out of your body. If you’re experiencing the tickle of post-nasal drip in the back ...

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Is Urgent Care Covered by Insurance Have you been wondering, "Is urgent care covered by insurance?" You've come to the right place.  When an unexpected illness or injury strikes, the need for medical attention can arise suddenly, leaving individuals grappling with where to turn for prompt care. In such instances, urgent care facilities are invaluable resources, offering a middle ground between the high costs of emergency room visits and the long wait times associated ...

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Sickness symptoms can make it difficult to go about your daily activities. For young children, their immune systems are less fortified than adults which makes them more susceptible to experiencing severe illness symptoms. Illnesses tend to spread like wildfire in settings like daycares and schools because young children are not as well versed in basic hygiene skills. However, we can also pass our illnesses to our children if we are not careful. Identifying illness symptoms ...

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If you've noticed red bumps in the back of your throat, you may be experiencing cobblestone throat or tonsillitis. Cobblestone throat is caused by enlarged lymphatic tissue in the adenoids or tonsils, often due to postnasal drip or pharyngitis. Tonsillitis is an infection or inflammation of the tonsils, usually caused by bacterial or viral infections.

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If you’re sick, you may require antibiotics to recover. Antibiotics are drugs prescribed to cure bacterial infections. While they can cure bacteria under the right dosage, it can take a while for the medication to fully kill the bacteria and clear the infection. Therefore, additional symptom management may be required for the first few days while taking antibiotics. During this time, you may be wondering if you are still contagious while on medication. This ...

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In 2020, COVID-19 spread rapidly throughout the world. Today, COVID-19 is no longer considered a global pandemic. However, health officials have said that COVID-19 is here to stay. If you have never contracted COVID-19 you may be wondering whether it is possible to be immune to COVID-19. COVID-19 continues to mutate annually which can lead to COVID-19 showing different symptoms than the virus did in 2020. Learn about what COVID-19 looks like in 2024 and ...

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During the winter illness season, it may seem like everyone around you is sick. If you are experiencing illness symptoms, proper at-home care can help relieve your symptoms. Congestion is a particularly common and very uncomfortable symptom. Learn about how to manage nasal congestion at home so that you get back to feeling your best. AFC Urgent Care Edgewater offers same-day illness care to patients in Edgewater, MD, and the surrounding communities 7 days a ...

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