Many of us become increasingly aware of bronchitis during the fall and winter months, as this illness typically becomes more prevalent during flu season. Older adults and young children are most likely to get sick with bronchitis, but there are other risk factors that can make you more likely to develop both types of this respiratory illness. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Easley highlights some facts you need to know about bronchitis! Read on →

While UTI and yeast infection symptoms can be similar at times, these infection types are different. For one, a UTI is a bacterial infection, while a yeast infection is fungal. To learn more from our AFC Urgent Care Easley team about these two common infections, read on! What Makes Them UTIs and Yeast Infections Different? Yeast infections occur due to an overgrowth of the Candida fungus, while UTIs result from bacterial infections in the urinary tract. Read on →

STD cases are steadily increasing, and they’re currently at an all-time high. These infections carry a lot of stigma, but the fact of the matter is that they challenge the health and wellness of millions of people across the United States. In fact, they can lead to many serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Our AFC Urgent Care Easley team further elaborates on STDs below, so read on. What Are STDs? Read on →

Pulling a muscle is never fun, but some pulled muscles are certainly worse than others. Although this is the case, how are you supposed to know when a pulled muscle needs actual medical treatment to properly heal? Our AFC Urgent Care Easley team provides some helpful answers and additional info below, so keep reading! What Is a Pulled Muscle? A pulled muscle, which is commonly referred to as a muscle strain, is when your muscle fibers are overstretched or torn. Read on →

For a couple of months, COVID-19 cases were steadily declining. Many of us took our masks off and began to stop socially distancing, which unfortunately led to other illnesses being introduced into our lives. According to the CDC, another respiratory illness, RSV, is on the rise in the South. Learn more about it from our AFC Urgent Care Easley team below. What Is RSV? Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. Read on →

As much as we’d like for it not to happen, dogs will bite us from time to time. In fact, according to the CDC, about 4.5 million dog bites occur annually in the U.S., with 900,000 resulting in infection. So, if you’ve been bitten by your family dog or a stray, what are you supposed to do next? Our AFC Urgent Care Easley team provides some helpful answers below. Read on →

The summers in South Carolina are hot! Because of this, the risk of getting a heat rash increases the hotter it gets. It’s safe to say that none of us like dealing with heat rash, and luckily, there are ways to prevent it from happening to you during these summer months! Our AFC Urgent Care Easley team explains the ins-and-outs of heat rash and its prevention methods below, so keep reading! Read on →

No matter the time of year, injuries happen! However, injuries that require an X-ray seem to be a bit more common during the summer months. If your child has sustained an injury, it could be time to consider taking him or her to get an X-ray. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Easley walks you through how to know if your child needs one or not below! What Is an X-Ray? Read on →

Very necessary! The state of South Carolina requires all student-athletes to pass a sports physical before they can participate in their specific sport. Additionally, a sports physical is typically valid for one calendar year. Our AFC Urgent Care Easley team provides some more helpful info on sports physicals below, so read on! Why Are Sports Physicals Necessary? Sports physicals help you find out about and deal with health problems that might interfere with your child’s participation in a sport. Read on →

Yes, they can! It’s true that ear infections are more common among children, but adults aren’t immune to them. Plus, if you do happen to get one as an adult, they’re typically a sign of something more problematic. Our AFC Urgent Care Easley team provides some further helpful information on ear infections below. What Is an Ear Infection? There are actually three different kinds of ear infections: inner, middle and outer. Read on →