Am I at Risk of Developing Adult-Onset Asthma?

Am I at Risk of Developing Adult-Onset Asthma?

Did you know that developing asthma is not just reserved for childhood? You are still at risk of developing asthma even into your adult and senior years. If you begin experiencing trouble breathing or wheezing symptoms that are new to you, you may be concerned that...
What Do I Do If My Child Has a Sports Injury?

What Do I Do If My Child Has a Sports Injury?

If you have young athletes in your life, you know how important their sports are to them. With all of the camps, clinics, and tournaments, it seems like they are always on the go! But what happens when your child over does it or accidentally gets injured playing the...
Will Stress Fractures Get Worse?

Will Stress Fractures Get Worse?

When many think of fracturing a bone, they think of something gruesome, like a complete break with the bone sticking out of the skin. While, yes, this is a type of fracture, fractures can also be much less severe—hard to detect, even. Our AFC Urgent Care Knoxville...
What Causes Mesenteric Adenitis?

What Causes Mesenteric Adenitis?

Have you or your child been experiencing lots of stomach pain and tenderness after a viral or bacterial infection? If so, you may be dealing with mesenteric adenitis, which is the swelling of the lymph nodes in the abdomen. What causes it, though? Find out from our...
What Should I Do If I Get Bitten By a Bug?

What Should I Do If I Get Bitten By a Bug?

As much as we don’t want them to be, bug bites are common during this time of year. And, they often happen when we least expect them. Even though bug bites or stings can be painful and startling, the majority of them shouldn’t cause any real concern. Our AFC Urgent...