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How to Avoid the Worst of Your Allergy Symptoms This Spring

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Sneezing, congestion, runny nose, and other allergy symptoms can be controlled with medication and by avoiding things that cause your allergic reactions. Your primary care doctor at ARcare will set up a simple allergy control plan that is best for you. Here are some ways you can avoid seasonal allergy symptoms this spring.

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Flu vs. Pneumonia: How Can You Tell the Difference?

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Influenza and pneumonia have some common symptoms, but they are not the same. Knowing which illness is which will help you get timely, appropriate care and avoid complications. 

When you find yourself coughing and running a fever, flu or pneumonia could be responsible. To get the treatment you need, and lower the risk of serious complications from either condition, it is important to understand the differences between flu versus pneumonia symptoms. The causes can differ as well. Flu is caused by viruses, but pneumonia can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. In addition, pneumonia can develop as a flu complication.
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What the Flu Shot Does and Doesn’t Prevent

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A flu shot can help you avoid unpleasant symptoms and unnecessary hospital visits during flu season. Understanding what illnesses this vaccination prevents will help you protect your health during fall and winter months.

The flu, or influenza, is a viral infection that commonly causes symptoms such as a sore throat, fever, fatigue, and muscle aches. While most people recover from the flu with rest and plenty of fluids, this illness can lead to hospitalization for potentially life-threatening complications. Getting a flu shot is an important part of staying healthy during flu season, but you may find yourself wondering, “What does the flu shot prevent?” The following information explains how flu shots protect you from multiple flu viruses, which will likely make you ask “Where can I find a community health center that offers flu shots near me?”
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5 Cold Symptoms You Should Really See Your Doctor to Treat

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Rest and chicken soup are good home remedies for the common cold, but if you or a loved one begins to experience uncommon symptoms, it is time to visit a local Arkansas medical clinic.

Many cold symptoms can be treated in the comfort of your home, but particularly unpleasant symptoms may have you asking, “When should I go to the doctor for a cold?” If a cold lingers for up to two weeks, it can lead to more serious health conditions, including pneumonia, bronchitis, or a sinus infection. If this happens, a doctor can provide treatment for these lingering symptoms to help you make a full recovery. Schedule an appointment with a local medical clinic in Arkansas if you experience the following five symptoms.
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