How Do You Know if You Have Pharyngitis?

How Do You Know if You Have Pharyngitis?

Pharyngitis may sound scary, but it’s simply the medical term for a sore throat. We all know the symptoms of a sore throat. Understanding pharyngitis symptoms and causes can put your mind at ease. If you’re currently suffering from a sore throat, you might be wondering what you can do about it. In this article, […]

Should I Go to Work If I Have a Sore Throat?

Should I Go to Work If I Have a Sore Throat?

After the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people all over the world are giving their health a second thought. A cough isn’t just a cough anymore, and a sneeze in public can get you more than a couple of nasty looks if you don’t cover up. If you have a sore throat, it is best to […]

How Can You Catch a “Cold” During the Summer?

How Can You Catch a “Cold” During the Summer?

Summer colds are not normally worse than winter colds. However, they can feel more isolating, particularly if everyone else is enjoying the pool and other outdoor activities. Summer colds generally happen between June and October, and the symptoms are very similar to most winter common cold symptoms.

Cold and Flu Season Essentials

cold and flu season

You might have been so busy defending your loved ones and yourself against the COVID 19 pandemic, that you may have forgotten the old enemies of traditional flu and colds. It’s important to recognize that these are different from COVID and so is the treatment. The purpose of this article is not to dispense medical […]

When Should You Worry About A Sore Throat?

Sore Throat

A sore throat is a common ailment. While they can occur at any time of the year and for a variety of reasons, sore throats tend to be most common during cold and flu season. The pain can range from mild to moderate to severe, and the duration of time the pain lasts can vary […]

Acetaminophen vs Ibuprofen

Acetaminophen Vs Ibuprofen

Acetaminophen vs Ibuprofen or, what’s more commonly known as, Tylenol and Advil. Whether it’s a headache, a dull leg pain, or soreness the day after a strenuous workout, many of us will reach for one or the other. But what’s the difference between Acetaminophen vs Ibuprofen? Is there a lesser evil? Let’s find out which […]

Rapid Covid-19 Testing

Rapid Covid-19 Testing

Urgent Care Omaha clinics offer two types of Rapid Covid-19 testing, including the rapid Sofia SARS Antigen FIA test. This test is a Point of Care (POC) test that can deliver results within 15 minutes.

Protect & Help Seniors During COVID-19

protect & help seniors during COVID-19

Seniors have been one of the most affected groups during the time of the Coronavirus. It could be said that they remain one of the most vulnerable groups, not just in terms of potential infection related to a compromised immune system, but also in terms of how social distancing regulations and restrictions might affect them.

Common Kid’s Illnesses Treated At Urgent Care Omaha

Common Kid's Illnesses Treated At Urgent Care in Omaha

Nothing is more overwhelming than trying to help a sick child. Whether it’s a common illness or a physical pain, when your child is hurting, it’s all you can think about. Kid’s illnesses and injuries are common as your child explores and grows. However, there are some common reasons your child might end up in […]

Whooping Cough Pertussis

Whooping Cough Pertussis

Whooping cough Pertussis is an infectious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable coughing. The name comes from the noise you make when you take a breath after you cough. You may have choking spells or may cough so hard that you vomit. Anyone can get whooping cough, but it is more common in infants and children. […]