If your child has been coughing for a week and still seems tired, despite resting and taking cold medicine, you might be starting to wonder if it’s more than just a common cold. While many coughs are harmless, a persistent cough in children can sometimes signal something more serious, like walking pneumonia. What is Walking […]
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The pressure in your inner ear has been building throughout the day, making it hard to hear. The discomfort persists no matter how much you tug at your earlobe or try to pop your ears. You feel a constant ache in your ear canal that won’t subside, and the world around you seems muffled as
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year – don’t let holiday season sickness stop you from visiting family and celebrating your favorite traditions. Staying healthy while traveling during the holiday season is about preparation, balance, and mindful choices. Below are some practical tips to help you maintain your health while on the go. Stay
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As flu season approaches, it’s important to be able to recognize the early signs of the flu and understand when it’s time to seek medical attention. While the flu shares some symptoms with the common cold or other illnesses, there are specific indicators that can help you distinguish between the two. At Integrity Urgent Care,
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The pain shoots up and down, side to side, and you can’t think straight. In the moments immediately following an ankle injury, many people think the same thing, “Oh no, I hope it’s just an ankle sprain!” No one is glad to have pain in their ankle–whether it’s a sprain or a broken ankle (also
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If you’re a Facebook user, chances are you’ve seen a post like this in your feed, “Hey y’all, can you look at this picture of my kid’s arm and tell me if this is poison ivy rash or eczema?” The post includes a photo of a rash that looks like it belongs in a science
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Upper respiratory infections are unpleasant. Let’s explore these infections in detail so we can know the best ways to deal with them at home or at the doctor’s.
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We’ve spent a lot of time dealing with COVID-19, but that’s not the only virus being spread around the USA lately. Other common illnesses have begun popping up with alarming numbers of cases, including an uncommonly quick start for the flu season. Also on the rise is RSV. This is alarming for some, especially since
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Between the pain and pressure in your ears, the dizziness and difficulty hearing, and the overall feeling of being sick, ear infections can be a huge headache. Viral ear infections have a lot in common with bacterial ear infections. Our medical team at Integrity Urgent Care can help you as you recover from this common
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Ear infections can be one of the most painful “regular” issues a person has to deal with. It is no wonder kids and babies are so upset when they have one. Not only is it disorienting for your hearing to be off kilter, but the pain and discomfort can be unbearable at times. Integrity Urgent
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