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Your Quick Care Med location is open and ready to provide assistance! Ear infections occur when the middle ear becomes inflamed and fluid is trapped behind the ear drum. An ear infection often occurs alongside a cold, the flu, or … Continue reading
Anyone who has had chicken pox can get shingles. Shingles is a very painful skin rash that usually develops in a band, small area, or strip. The rash is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox – known as … Continue reading
Many patients per year visit Quick Care Med for respiratory illnesses. This is not surprising as, according to WebMD, tens of millions of Americans suffer from some type of lung disease. Our lungs are a vital part of our body … Continue reading
It’s often difficult to tell the severity of a burn – Here are some guidelines: Whether you’ve suffered a bad sunburn, been scalded by hot liquid, or burned your arm on the BBQ grill, each and every burn should be … Continue reading
How can you tell if the pain in your throat is from a virus or is a sign of strep throat? The only way to know for sure is with a strep test conducted by a medical professional. However, there … Continue reading
None of us wants to think about it, but we all know that an auto accident can occur any time we are in the car. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 2.3 million Americans will be injured in … Continue reading
If you suddenly find yourself with a burning or stinging sensation when you urinate, you may have a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Urinary Tract Infections occur when harmful bacteria make their way up the urethra and into the bladder. If … Continue reading
An infection or inflammation of the ear canal that leads from the outer ear to the eardrum is known as Swimmer’s Ear. The name comes from the fact that this condition often presents itself in people who have been swimming, … Continue reading
The days are getting longer and the temperatures are rising! Yes, it’s summer! But the sunny skies do more than make our surroundings an enjoyable place. Sunlight helps regulate most of our bodily processes as well as act as mental … Continue reading
If what seemed like a nasty head cold at first just won’t go away, it’s probably allergies. Allergies are very common. According to WebMD, 1 in 5 Americans suffers from some sort of allergy. And just because you were not … Continue reading
