by Madee Melton | Jan 26, 2026 | Healthy Living
Upper respiratory infections are common, especially during Knoxville’s colder months and seasonal illness surges. Congestion, sore throat, coughing, and fatigue are expected but feeling short of breath can be unsettling. When breathing starts to feel different...
by Madee Melton | Jan 6, 2026 | Healthy Living
That slight tickle in your throat might seem harmless at first, but it doesn’t always stay that way. Before long, swallowing hurts, your voice sounds strained, and even a good night’s sleep feels harder to come by. In Knoxville, sore throats are one of the most common...
by Madee Melton | Dec 22, 2025 | Healthy Living
You expect the flu to follow a familiar rhythm: miserable at first, then gradually easing as the days go on. So when day three or four arrives and you suddenly feel worse: your fever climbs again, your chest feels heavier, or exhaustion hits harder than before, it can...
by Madee Melton | Dec 22, 2025 | Healthy Living
You wake up in Knoxville feeling awful. Scratchy throat, pounding headache, congestion, and body aches. You take a COVID test, wait the longest few minutes imaginable, and finally check the result. Negative. That should be a relief… except you still feel...
by Grace Watrich | Oct 30, 2025 | Healthy Living
Stay healthy while you travel. Learn how to prevent sickness with AFC Urgent Care Knoxville and book your visit today to prepare for a safe, stress-free trip. Whether you are flying out of McGhee Tyson Airport or planning a road trip through Tennessee, taking steps to...
by Madee Melton | Oct 23, 2025 | Healthy Living
As the temperature continues to drop and the air grows colder in Knoxville, it is easy to become more susceptible to pneumonia. When shopping at Anthropologie or picking up your order from The Artisan Cakery, it’s easy to ignore your symptoms. Pneumonia is a lung...
by Drew Allen | Jun 25, 2025 | Healthy Living
When the summer heat rolls into Knoxville, locals know there’s nothing better than cooling off with a frozen treat from Pelican’s SnoBalls. Just like picking your go-to flavor, whether it’s Tiger’s Blood or Blue Raspberry, choosing between a virtual visit and a...
by Drew Allen | Jun 11, 2025 | Healthy Living
When you’re feeling sick or dealing with a minor injury, choosing where to go for care can be tricky. It’s a lot like deciding whether to grab a quick bite from a fast-food chain or sit down at a local diner like Litton’s or Petro’s. Both options serve food, but the...
by Drew Allen | Jun 2, 2025 | Healthy Living
You planned a quick afternoon hike in the Great Smoky Mountains with your family, only to twist your ankle halfway through. You need medical attention, but you don’t want to spend your entire day sitting in a waiting room. We understand that your time is valuable and...
by Drew Allen | May 13, 2025 | Healthy Living
A quick stop at Turkey Creek can easily turn into an unexpected medical visit when your child develops a sudden fever or twists an ankle while playing outside. While urgent care provides a convenient solution for non-life-threatening health concerns, many children...
