The number of urgent care centers in this country is growing at an unprecedented rate. In fact, every week, an estimated 3 million Americans visit any of the nation’s 9,000 urgent care centers, a number of which are pediatric-specific. And with all the benefits these providers offer families seeking fast, reliable care, no wonder children’s urgent care centers are becoming the urgent care providers of choice. Here are just a few reasons why children’s urgent care centers in the United States are Read More
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Bronchitis in Kids: Symptoms and Diagnosis
No one likes to hear the words “kids” and “bronchitis” mentioned together. The good news is that most cases of bronchitis in children are mild. Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the large breathing tubes in the lungs. With bronchitis, it’s harder for air to enter and exit the lungs and there is also a marked increase in the production of mucus. Bronchitis is either acute (comes on suddenly and doesn’t last long) or chronic (a persistent, long-term condition). Chronic Read More
