Author: MainStreet Family Care

What are Flu Symptoms?

Influenza infection and flu symptoms can be difficult to understand and manage. MainStreet Family Care is here to educate you on the causes, symptoms, complications, and how you can reduce the spread of the flu.  What Is The Flu? The flu is a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses and is extremely contagious. Millions of… Read more »

What are Strep Throat Symptoms?

Strep throat symptoms can be extremely painful and uncomfortable. Although this condition is more common in children, it can be contracted at any age. MainStreet Family Care is here to educate you on all of the symptoms, as well as ways to treat and prevent strep throat.  Strep Throat Symptoms Common symptoms of strep include… Read more »

MainStreet Family Care: Our Values

At MainStreet Family Care, our top priority is helping our patients heal and feel better, fast! We value three main concepts: Heal and Feel, WOW, and We Are Family.  Heal and Feel  One of MainStreet’s main objectives is to ensure all patients are able to heal with the help of our compassionate providers. Whether a… Read more »

4 Most Common Upper Respiratory Infections

There are four common upper respiratory infections that people generally contract: sinus infection (sinusitis), common cold, sore throat (pharyngitis), and laryngitis. MainStreet Family Care is here to help you understand how you contract, diagnose, treat, and avoid these infections.  What Is An Upper Respiratory Infection?  Upper respiratory tract infections affect the portion of the respiratory… Read more »

Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room (ER)

What’s the difference between urgent care vs. emergency room? MainStreet is here to educate you on when you should seek either level of care.  When You Should Visit An Urgent Care Clinic Due to the increase in urgent care clinics around the country over the past several years, many people seek care at these centers… Read more »