Are you experiencing nasal congestion? At Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care, we’ve got you. Founded in 2008, we have urgent care centers across Connecticut and New York, and our compassionate providers are committed to delivering quality care with ease and speed.
The hallmark sign of nasal congestion is difficulty breathing through the nose (many people with congestion start breathing through their mouths to compensate for this). You may also experience:
When something irritates the tissues within your nasal passages, it can cause them to become inflamed, swell up, and begin producing mucus, which can in turn make it difficult to breathe through your nose. Some of the things that can lead to nasal congestion include:
Nasal congestion usually resolves within a few days, but if it persists for longer, it’s important to seek professional care. Untreated congestion can lead to ear infections, nasal polyps, sinus infections, and other complications.
Nasal congestion treatment will vary depending on what’s causing the congestion. With that said, some common treatment options include:
At Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care, we understand that congestion can occur at any time of day or night, so we’ve made it our goal to supply care when and when our patients need it. Our urgent care centers in Connecticut and New York are open 365 days per year during extended hours. Plus, we offer an integrated 24/7 telemedicine service—speak to one of our local providers from the comfort of home, and if we determine that you need hands-on testing or treatment, we’ll arrange for you to visit the urgent care location nearest you.
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We are proudly associated with Yale New Haven Health in Connecticut and New York. We, also, work collaboratively with local providers, including your primary care or specialty doctor, across Connecticut and New York.
Our experienced providers are trained in emergency, family, and internal medicine. In fact, you’ll find many are the same experts who have treated patients in local area hospitals.
Fees vary, though are significantly lower than a visit to the emergency room and generally the same or slightly higher than a visit to your primary care doctor.
If you have insurance, the total charges will be determined based on your insurance provider’s policy regarding urgent care and the level of care you receive during your visit with us. If you have further questions, please contact your insurance company.
For information on the estimated cost of a self-pay visit, please call your local Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care center.
If you have a question regarding billing, please visit our Billing & Insurance page to learn more.
To pay your bill online visit our Pay My Bill page.
Yes, we accept most major insurances. Your co-pay is collected and required at the time of service. Please visit our Accepted Insurance page for more information.
