Statcare is an Urgent Care walk in facility in Hicksville, Long Island.

You do not need an appointment. Just walk in and get seen!

Statcare is open all 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Statcare is staffed by experienced Emergency Room providers.

We treat both adults and children of all ages.

Statcare is in-network as an urgent care with all major

plans (HIP, GHI, Emblem Health, Aetna, Blue Cross

Blue Shield, Oxford, United etc.)

There is on-site digital X-Ray machine.

Acute Bronchitis & Asthma FAQ's

1. What is a Chest Cold or Acute Bronchitis? How common is asthmatic bronchitis?
2. Why am I coughing so much esp. at night? Why do I have bouts of coughing?
3. What are the symptoms of Acute Bronchitis? Does a Chest X-Ray help?
4. Why do I need to get treated? Won't it just go away?

What is a Chest Cold or Acute Bronchitis? How common is Asthmatic Bronchitis?
A "chest cold" is an inflammation or an infection of the lower respiratory tract in the lungs that is usually preceded by an upper respiratory infection or influenza (flu/H1N1) that settled in the lungs.  The term chest cold refers to a medical condition called "acute bronchitis".
A chest cold is a common disease that occurs at any time of the year.  Asthma or Asthmatic Bronchitis is characterized by persistent cough. It is much more common in the winter and spring months. Chest colds are common in young adults and the elderly. People particularly at risk for developing bronchitis include smokers and those exposed to air pollutants or lung irritants, those with history of COPD, Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema, Congestive heart failure and Kidney disease.

Why am I coughing so much esp. at night? Why do I have bouts of coughing?
There is a severe inflammation of the airways in the lungs called the bronchi (acute bronchitis) and the bronchioles (bronchiolitis).  The bronchial tubes swell and produce mucus, which causes a person to cough. Asthma and asthmatic type wheezing can co-exist causing bouts of coughing esp. at night.

What are the symptoms of Acute Bronchitis? Does a Chest X-Ray help?
A diagnosis of bronchitis can be delayed because symptoms may be mild or possibly attributable to other conditions that precede it or are still lingering on. Common symptoms of bronchitis include a wet cough with mucus (white sputum or yellow phlegm), bouts of coughing, chest pain with coughing, shortness of breath and fever with chills.
A chest X-Ray may or may not show evidence of an infection but can help rule out pneumonia.

Why do I need to get treated? Won't it just go away?
Over the counter medications or home remedies may provide relief from some symptoms.  Often, the OTC cough syrups will thicken secretions, increase mucus plugging and cause wheezing precipitating asthma. In those predisposed to having asthma, a full blown asthma follows.  A medical exam by our provider can help determine and differentiate asthma, asthmatic bronchitis and acute bronchitis - all of which are treated differently.  Antibiotics will help shorten the duration of bacterial infections and are particularly helpful in those patients that have predisposing conditions or co-existing medical conditions. Steroids and inhalers may be needed esp. if it is asthma.
Untreated, bronchitis can last a long time. Complications of bronchitis or a chest cold include progression to pneumonia- a serious and life threatening condition.

At Statcare we not only diagnose and treat your asthma or bronchitis; we can also treat you without the need for an appointment.

Statcare is open 7 days a week.  Walk in and get seen now!
Statcare - Convenient care when you need it!