Urgent Care for Colds and Coughs

At ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care, our caring staff offers effective, compassionate treatment for colds and coughs. Our team provides same-day urgent care visits for patients experiencing viral infections, seasonal allergies, flu-like symptoms, or COVID-related illness. Common causes include viral infections, bacterial conditions , post-nasal drip from allergies, and even environmental irritants. 

Illnesses – even relatively minor colds – can cause significant interruptions to your lifestyle, personal obligations, and job performance. Our team provides fast treatment that helps you get on the road to recovery quickly. 

We realize that illnesses and injuries don’t follow a strict schedule, so our urgent care facilities are open seven days a week. You don’t need an appointment – walk into our urgent care center for cough and cold treatment and we’lll provide prompt and efficient full urgent care services. 

Signs Your Cough Requires Urgent Care 

A cough won’t typically require care from a physician. However, there are a few indications that medical help could be necessary. 

Visit urgent care for coughs if you experience: 

• A cough lasting more than three weeks that does not improve with rest or fluids 
• Chest pains or trouble breathing that make it difficult to perform daily activities 
• A wet cough producing green,yellow, or blood tinged mucus, 
• A cough worsening after one or two weeks or disrupting your sleep at night 
• A cough accompanied by high fever, fatigue, or weakness 
• Coughing up blood or experiencing wheezing 
• Exposure to contagious conditions like flu, COVID-19, or whooping cough 

If you have a child with an ongoing cough, you should seek medical attention and a thorough assessment, especially if your child also has a fever and difficulty breathing. Our center provides specialized pediatric urgent care to keep young patients comfortable and cared for all year long. 

Cold Symptoms That Urgent Care Can Treat 

An illness of the upper respiratory area might require medical care in the following circumstances: 

• Your cold symptoms haven’t improved after more than one week 
• You develop chest discomfort or breathing difficulty 
• You’re immunocompromised or have asthma 
• You cannot drink fluids without vomiting 
• Cold symptoms overlap with flu or COVID, such as fatigue, sore throat, or body aches 

Our medical team can determine if your illness is viral, bacterial, or allergy related. If you’re uncertain about allergies vs. cold symptoms, our staff can help distinguish the difference and recommend proper treatment. 

Why Patients Trust ClearChoiceMD 

If you are experiencing cough, cold, or flu symptoms, we encourage you to visit the nearest ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care location today. 

Our team is committed to providing compassionate and high-quality care, and we are here to support you every step of the way, seven days a week. We offer same-day care for adults and children, with rapid testing for flu as well as COVID testing services available on-site. Our clinics also provide treatment for respiratory conditions like sinus infections and seasonal allergies. 

Patients trust us for convenient access, extended hours, and 24-hr urgent care availability in select areas. With both walk-in and online check-in options, finding care that fits your schedule is easy. 

Whether you visit us for colds, sore throats, or cough-related illness, our providers take the time to evaluate your symptoms and provide effective relief. 

Cough & Cold Urgent Care FAQs 

Can urgent care test for flu or COVID? 

Yes. Our clinics provide rapid testing for influenza and COVID, helping us accurately diagnose your illness and guide treatment. 

When a cough needs urgent care, what symptoms should I look for? 

You should seek care if your cough lasts longer than two weeks, is accompanied by a fever, causes chest pain, or makes breathing difficult. 

When to see urgent care for fever? 

You should visit urgent care if your fever exceeds 102°F, lasts more than three days, or appears with other respiratory symptoms. 

Can I visit urgent care for colds and allergies? 

Yes. Our providers can help determine if it’s allergies or cold symptoms and recommend appropriate medication or allergy management. 

What’s the difference between urgent care vs. ER for respiratory symptoms? 

Urgent care treats most mild to moderate respiratory issues, including cold and cough care. The emergency room is best for life-threatening or severe respiratory symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, blue lips or fingertips, high fever that doesn’t break, or breathing difficulties that worsen quickly. 

Can children visit urgent care for coughs? 

Yes. We provide pediatric urgent care for coughs, colds, and flu-like symptoms in a safe and welcoming environment. 

What if I have flu-like symptoms at urgent care? 

Our staff will perform rapid tests, recommend rest, hydration, or antiviral medication, and rule out COVID if needed. 

Get Same-Day Relief 

Walk in or save your spot today at ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care for fast, effective relief from coughs and colds.