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Dealing With A Respiratory Infection

Dealing With A Respiratory Infection

How to test and treat for a respiratory infection

Did you know more than 3 million respiratory infections are diagnosed each year in the United States alone? With Knoxville sitting the foothills of Great Smoky Mountains, the residents of this area have high rate of respiratory infection and other allergy and pollen related medical issues.

While the condition is extremely common, that doesn’t mean it’s any more bearable when you’re the one who’s sick!  Knowing the symptoms and causes can help prevent the spread of an infection in your family or work space.

That’s why our AFC Urgent Care of Knoxville team wants to make sure you know where to turn if you begin experiencing the symptoms of a respiratory infection or other illness.

What Is a Respiratory Infection?

A respiratory infection occurs when a viral infection starts to affect the nose, throat and airways. While the condition usually lasts between three and 14 days, it can last longer if your respiratory infection turns into a more serious condition like pneumonia.

The condition can cause a variety of symptoms, ranging from just unpleasant to severe.

Symptoms of a Respiratory Infection

  • Sore throat
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Body aches
  • Chills
  • Runny nose
  • Fatigue
  • Congestion, either in the nasal sinuses or lungs

How Do You Diagnose a Respiratory Infection?

There are many different ways a respiratory infection can be diagnosed, including throat swabs and X-rays. Fortunately, our N Campbell Station walk-in clinic has a state-of-the-art lab available seven days a week for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory infections.

A doctor can prescribe the proper medications to help heal the body and get you back to feeling your best, and there are also many things you can try at home.

At-home Treatment of Respiratory Infections

  • Take OTC meds like pain relievers or cough medications.
  • Drink warm beverages, such as hot tea, to soothe the throat.
  • Try a Neti Pot or saline spray to clear your sinuses.
  • Make steam in the shower or sink to breathe in.
  • Try lozenges to ease a sore throat.
  • Use a humidifier to add moisture to the air.

Are you looking for somewhere to turn to for help with your respiratory infection? Visit our  AFC Urgent Care of Knoxville, TN  location at 6108 Kingston Pike (Northshore Drive) Knoxville, TN 37919  today to find relief. 

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