Common Skin Problems Treated at Urgent Care Centers

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Common Skin Problems

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How long should a cold last?

• A cold can stay around for a little while, but
  generally symptoms ease up in about a week.
  However, a cold can stick around for longer than
  that if you arent getting enough rest and
  fluids, or if youre treating and medicating the
  cold like its a different kind of illness.
• Sometimes a cough can be caused by a cold, but
  other times it can be caused by allergies, acid
  reflux, or even some medications. Its never a
  bad idea to go see a doctor if youre suffering
  from a cough or cold, because the doctor can
  easily identify the cause, provide proper
  treatment, and help to alleviate the symptoms
  quickly.

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How long should you have a cold before going to
the doctor?

• If youve been experiencing symptoms for longer
  than 2 weeks, or if the symptoms keep coming
  back, then you should definitely see a doctor.
  The issue might be with allergies or sinusitis,
  which wont go away like a cold will. At an
  urgent care clinic like ours, the doctors will be
  able to treat allergies or sinusitis and provide
  long-term relief. They can also treat acid reflux
  if it is causing your symptoms.
• Also, if youre experiencing a fever along with
  the cold symptoms, then you should see a doctor.
  A person with a fever of 102 F or higher should
  go see a doctor. And if your child is younger
  than 3 months old and has a fever of 100 F or
  higher, then you must take him or her to see a
  doctor immediately.

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Can I go to urgent care for a cough?

• Yes, you can come to an urgent care clinic for a
  cough or a cold! At an urgent care clinic, the
  doctor will be able to diagnose a cold easily and
  provide you with medication to ease the symptoms,
  if you like. The doctor can provide a sore throat
  spray to soothe a sore throat, and a nasal spray
  to ease stuffiness. There are other cold and
  cough medications that can help ease symptoms,
  like pain relievers, antihistamines, and other
  decongestants.
• If your cough is being caused by an underlying
  condition, then the doctor can diagnose and treat
  it. For example, many people have allergies to
  dust or pollen in the air and experience
  sinusitis as a result. To address these issues,
  the doctor can provide a decongestant, an
  antihistamine, a corticosteroid, or a nasal
  saline wash.