Eczema is a very common skin condition, and it usually gets worse for most who have it during the colder months. Overall, eczema is a tough condition to treat. Our AFC Urgent Care Boulder team shares additional info on eczema below, so keep reading! What Is Eczema? Eczema is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. It’s most common among young children, but anyone at any age can get it. Read on →

If you start to feel sick, it can become more difficult to know what your symptoms point to as we enter peak flu season. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Boulder explains the differences and similarities between COVID-19 and the flu below, so keep reading! How Can I Tell If I Have the Flu? The flu and the coronavirus share similar symptoms, but they also share some key differences. Typically unlike COVID-19, flu symptoms come on hard and fast. Read on →

STDs are probably more common than you realize. According to the CDC, one in five people currently have an STD! This rate is much too high, and it’s highly preventable. Our AFC Urgent Care Boulder team provides further information on STDs and the importance of regular STD testing below, so read on. What Are STDs? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also known as sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are very common. Read on →

Suffering a cut is not only painful, but, depending on how deep the wound is, it can be quite scary. While it’s true that most cuts can be properly treated at home by administering basic first aid, deeper ones might need stitches to heal properly. Our AFC Urgent Care Boulder team provides some helpful info on what to do if you or a loved one suffers a cut below, so keep reading! Read on →

Did you know? There are actually two types of bronchitis: acute and chronic. Many people suffer from acute bronchitis every year, as it’s more common than chronic bronchitis. Chronic bronchitis, on the other hand, is less treatable and can, unfortunately, last for a lifetime. Our AFC Urgent Care Boulder team provides further information on this type of bronchitis below, so keep reading. What Is Bronchitis? Bronchitis is when the airways in the lungs, the bronchi, become inflamed. Read on →

Did you know? One in five people in America currently have an STD. These types of infections most commonly often affect those between the ages of 15 and 24 and those over age 50. So, how can you know if you have one or not? Our AFC Urgent Care Boulder team provides some helpful info below. What Actually Is an STD in the First Place? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also known as sexually transmitted infections or STIs, are very common. Read on →

It’s normal to feel sore after a workout or a long run. However, if you’re one of the lucky ones who aren’t used to feeling sore after being physically active, it can be tempting to think that something is more wrong with your body than it is and that you may have pulled a muscle. Truthfully, the difference between muscle soreness and muscle strain is quite stark, and our AFC Urgent Care Boulder team further elaborates on that below. Read on →

Yes, it’s still hot outside, and yes, it’s still possible to get heat rash. The hotter the temperatures, the greater the risk of experiencing this painful, itchy type of rash. Why is this the case, though? Our AFC Urgent Care Boulder team provides some answers below, so keep reading. What Causes Heat Rash? Heat rash affects both children and adults and typically occurs when pores become blocked and sweat can’t escape. Read on →

Yes, your student-athlete will need to get a sports physical before he or she can begin playing sports this school year! But why? In addition to sports physicals being required by the CHSAA (Colorado High School Activities Association), sports physicals are necessary for many reasons. Our AFC Urgent Care Boulder team provides further explanation below, so keep reading! Why Does My Child Need a Sports Physical? Sports physicals are necessary because they can help you find out about and deal with health problems that might interfere with your child’s participation in a sport. Read on →

The feeling of having a clogged ear certainly isn’t a pleasant one. Even though the sensation of a clogged ear isn’t usually painful, it can be stressful not knowing what is causing this unusual occurrence. Luckily, our AFC Urgent Care Boulder team is here for you as we provide some common reasons why your ear might feel clogged, so read on! Why Is My Ear Clogged? There are several different explanations, but one of the biggest culprits of clogged ears is Eustachian tube blockage. Read on →