by Madee Melton | Jan 26, 2026 | Healthy Living
Upper respiratory infections (URIs) are common, especially during colder months and seasonal illness surges. Symptoms like congestion, sore throat, coughing, and fatigue are expected, but feeling short of breath can be alarming. Whether it hits while grabbing a quick...
by Madee Melton | Jan 6, 2026 | Healthy Living
That scratchy feeling in your throat might start off mild, but it can quickly turn into something that makes eating, talking, and even sleeping uncomfortable. In Gastonia, sore throats are one of the most common reasons people seek urgent care, especially during...
by Madee Melton | Dec 22, 2025 | Healthy Living
You expect the flu to follow a familiar pattern: rough at first, then slowly improving after a few days. So, when day three or four rolls around and you suddenly feel worse: higher fever, heavier chest congestion, or exhaustion that hits harder than before, it can be...
by Madee Melton | Dec 22, 2025 | Healthy Living
You wake up in Gastonia feeling awful. Scratchy throat, pounding headache, congestion, body aches. You grab a COVID test, wait the longest few minutes ever, and finally check the result. Negative. Relief… sort of. Because if you still feel miserable, that test...
by Madee Melton | Oct 23, 2025 | Healthy Living
In Gastonia, cooler weather can make pneumonia easier to catch, even during everyday activities like strolling through Downtown or stopping for burgers at Five Guys. It’s easy to overlook symptoms when shopping at Target or even smelling candles at Bath and Body...
by Grace Watrich | Sep 12, 2025 | Healthy Living
Stay healthy while you travel. Learn how to prevent sickness with AFC Urgent Care Gastonia and book your visit today to prepare for a safe, stress-free trip. Whether you are flying out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport or planning a road trip through North...
by Drew Allen | Jun 27, 2025 | Healthy Living
When the summer heat rolls into Gastonia, nothing hits the spot quite like a colorful, icy treat from Tony’s Ice Cream. Just as you might debate between cherry and blue raspberry, deciding between online and in-person medical care comes down to your personal needs and...
by Drew Allen | Jun 11, 2025 | Healthy Living
When you or a loved one isn’t feeling well, figuring out where to go for fast medical attention can be confusing. It’s a bit like deciding whether to grab lunch at Little Diner on 1st or Hardee’s. Both serve meals, but the quality, variety, and experience can be quite...
by Drew Allen | Jun 2, 2025 | Healthy Living
You’re heading out the door with your kids for a Saturday morning at Lineberger Park when someone starts coughing or complains of an earache. Suddenly, your relaxing weekend plans turn into a trip to urgent care. Moments like these are why AFC Gastonia is here: to...
by Drew Allen | May 13, 2025 | Healthy Living
When your child suddenly develops a fever during a shopping trip to Franklin Square or twists an ankle after playing outside at Martha Rivers Park, a visit to urgent care may quickly become necessary. While convenient and timely care is essential, many children feel...
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