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Knowing the difference between strep throat and a regular sore throat can help speed up recovery. While both are extremely painful and make it difficult to swallow, a typical sore throat is normally accompanied by additional symptoms. This includes all cold symptoms such as runny nose, cough, or congestion. If you think you may have …
Insects can be some of the most annoying nuisances around, and the last thing you want is a bite or sting from any pest of the kind. You can encounter insects in several places, including your home, on your favorite hiking path, camping, or even picnicking in the park. Ants, bees, flies, fleas, mosquitoes, wasps, …
Upper and lower respiratory infections can infect different areas of the body. For example, upper respiratory illnesses are considered “head colds” and have symptoms such as sneezing, headache, or sore throat. Lower respiratory infections are considered “chest colds,” which have symptoms like coughing, chest congestion, or fever. Visit AFC Urgent Care Stoneham for either respiratory …
We live in our environment that is ripe with germs. Wherever you go, the air you breathe in, the surfaces you touch have millions of bacteria and germs. You can never guess how many germs enter your body, and when you are more susceptible and fall prey to a harmful organism, you can fall severely …
When you are sick or have suffered from an injury, it can be difficult to decide if you should visit urgent care or an emergency room. Since both of these facilities play different roles, you should visit a suitable department. Furthermore, you can save a lot of time and money when you visit the right …
Dry skin is very common during the winter for people living in colder climates. As the air gets colder, it gets drier. Most cases of dry skin are manageable and go away when it starts getting warm again. Others can leave you itchy, with cracked skin that may bleed or become infected. Visit AFC Urgent …
Laryngitis can happen from either a virus or overuse of the voice. When your vocal cords become inflamed and swollen, your voice comes off either hoarse or not there at all. Most cases of laryngitis are acute and can resolve themselves, but some cases are chronic. AFC Urgent Care Stoneham can help diagnose and treat …
There are a variety of reasons why you should get tested at least annually for STDs. Most STDs can live in the body asymptomatic, so many people may not realize they have them. AFC Urgent Care Stoneham offers discrete and confidential STD testing for all patients. Why should I get tested? If you are experiencing …
Indoor air quality can decrease in the winter months as people start spending more time indoors. This year is a focus with more people working from home or unable to leave due to quarantine. Carpets, furnishings, and some building materials can hold harmful chemicals that pollute the air in your home. In the short term, …
COVID-19 and the flu share many similarities, but it’s important to understand the key differences between the two with flu season rapidly approaching. Both viruses are highly contagious, and they are spread through respiratory droplets that are inhaled by a nearby person through their nose or mouth. Both viruses are known to have potential complications …
