Coughs and Colds

Cold and Cough Treatment in Bear, Delaware – Walk-In Urgent Care

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Got a lingering cold or nagging cough? While there’s no instant cure, the right care can help you feel better, faster. At our Bear, DE urgent care clinic, we treat colds and coughs with quick, expert care — no appointment needed.

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How to Feel Better from a Cold or Cough

Most colds last 7 to 10 days, but symptoms can be uncomfortable. Here’s how to ease them:

• Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water, juice, or warm tea to loosen mucus and soothe your throat

• Rest up: Let your body recover with sleep and low activity

• Try home remedies: Saltwater gargles can soothe a sore throat

• Use over-the-counter medicine: Cough drops, decongestants, or pain relievers (like acetaminophen or ibuprofen) can help — but use them carefully, especially for children

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Is It a Cold or COVID-19?

Colds and COVID-19 can feel similar. Both may cause coughs and congestion, but COVID-19 symptoms often include:

• Shortness of breath

• Fatigue

• Fever

• Loss of taste or smell

If you're unsure, our clinic offers rapid COVID testing to help you know for sure.

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When to Visit Our Bear, DE Urgent Care

Come see us if:

• Symptoms last longer than 10 days or get worse

• You have a fever that won’t go down

• You're having trouble breathing or chest discomfort

• Your cough lingers for more than 3 weeks

• You're unsure if it’s a cold, flu, COVID-19, or something else like strep throat or bronchitis

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We’ll provide personalized treatment, from cough medicine to antibiotics (when necessary), and help you recover comfortably.

Walk in today for cold and cough treatment in Bear, Delaware. Whether it’s a mild case or a lingering illness, we’re here to help you breathe easier and feel better, fast.