by Madee Melton | Jan 26, 2026 | Healthy Living
Upper respiratory infections (URIs) are common, especially during colder months and seasonal illness surges in Chattanooga. Symptoms like congestion, sore throat, coughing, and fatigue are expected but feeling short of breath can be unsettling. When breathing starts...
by Madee Melton | Jan 6, 2026 | Healthy Living
It often starts quietly. Maybe your throat feels dry during your morning walk along the Riverwalk, or you notice a scratchy sensation while at Orange Theory. By the end of the day, swallowing feels uncomfortable, your voice sounds hoarse, and sleep doesn’t come as...
by Madee Melton | Dec 22, 2025 | Healthy Living
Getting the flu usually comes with an unspoken timeline. The first couple of days are rough, then little by little, you expect to turn a corner. That’s why it can be alarming when, instead of improving, you start feeling worse. Your fever returns, breathing feels...
by Madee Melton | Dec 22, 2025 | Healthy Living
You wake up already feeling off. Your throat is scratchy, your head is pounding, congestion has settled in, and your body feels sore and heavy. You take a COVID test, wait the longest few minutes imaginable, and finally see the result: negative. That should feel like...
by Madee Melton | Oct 23, 2025 | Healthy Living
As temperatures start to drop in Northshore Chattanooga, it can be easy to confuse the early signs of pneumonia with a severe cold or the flu. Whether you’re grabbing breakfast at Big Bad Breakfast or dropping off your pet at Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming, it’s...
by Grace Watrich | Sep 12, 2025 | Healthy Living
Stay healthy while you travel. Learn how to prevent sickness with AFC Urgent Care Northshore and book your visit today to prepare for a safe, stress-free trip. Whether you are flying out of the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport or planning a road trip through...
by Drew Allen | Jun 27, 2025 | Healthy Living
When the summer heat hits Northshore, nothing hits the spot quite like a refreshing slushie from the neighborhood favorite, The Ice Cream Show. Choosing between a cool slushie flavor and healthcare options may not seem similar at first, but both require picking what...
by Drew Allen | Jun 11, 2025 | Healthy Living
When you’re feeling under the weather or dealing with a sudden injury, knowing where to turn for medical care can be overwhelming. It’s a bit like choosing between Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. They both offer fresh produce and pantry staples, but one...
by Drew Allen | Jun 2, 2025 | Healthy Living
Picture this: You’ve just wrapped up a family hike at Greenway Farms when your child slips and scrapes their knee badly. You know it’s not an emergency, but you also know it needs professional attention. The last thing you want is to sit for hours in a waiting room....
by Drew Allen | May 13, 2025 | Healthy Living
When your child develops a fever during a trip to Northgate Mall or sprains an ankle at Renaissance Park, a visit to urgent care can become necessary in a hurry. While it’s comforting to know that high-quality care is nearby, the experience can still be overwhelming,...
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