Nasal Congestion / Acute URI Treatment Online — Virtual Urgent Care / Online Urgent Care in Texas

Runny nose, congestion, or sore throat? Our online urgent care treats acute upper respiratory infections with effective relief plans.

Online Doctor for Nasal Congestion / Acute URI — What We Can Do via Tele Urgent Care

  • Differentiate viral URI, allergies, and sinusitis
  • E-prescribe symptom relief and allergy meds when appropriate
  • Testing guidance for flu/COVID/strep
  • Home care and return guidance

Nasal Congestion / Acute URI Symptoms & When to Get Virtual Care

Common Symptoms

  • Stuffy/runny nose
  • Sore throat, cough
  • Low-grade fever
  • Fatigue, poor sleep

Get Care If

  • Symptoms > 10 days
  • High fever or facial pain
  • Worsening after initial improvement
  • Asthma or chronic lung disease

Insurance & Self-Pay Pricing

Virtual visits available immediately—Lifeline Urgent Care helps you get diagnosed and treated without appointment delays. We accept major insurance, Medicare, and Texas Medicaid urgent benefits when eligible, for common conditions, infections, and injuries. No referral needed. Choose video care or walk-in clinic access today.

Most Texas insurance plans accepted. No insurance? Our self-pay virtual urgent care rates keep care affordable.

How a Virtual Urgent Care Visit Works

  1. Book online for a same-day tele urgent care appointment.
  2. Video visit with a Texas-licensed online doctor to review symptoms and history.
  3. Treatment plan — prescriptions, home care, and testing orders when needed.
  4. Follow-up support — message us if you’re not improving.

When You Should Be Seen In Person or Go to the ER

Severe shortness of breath, dehydration, or confusion require in-person evaluation.

Texas Coverage — Virtual Care in 4 Major Metros (100-Mile Radius Each)

We provide online care across Texas with metro-centered 100-mile service areas.

Houston 100-Mile Service Area — Counties & Suburbs

Harris County: Houston, Bellaire, West University Place, Southside Place, Pasadena, Baytown, Deer Park, La Porte, Seabrook, Shoreacres, El Lago, Taylor Lake Village, Galena Park, Jacinto City, South Houston, Humble, Atascocita, Kingwood, Spring, Aldine, Greenspoint, Northshore, Channelview, Cloverleaf, Crosby, Highlands, Barrett, Sheldon, Cypress, Jersey Village, Tomball, Willowbrook, Champions, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, Meyerland, Memorial, Galleria/Uptown, Midtown, Heights, Montrose, Clear Lake, Nassau Bay, Webster.

Fort Bend County: Sugar Land, Missouri City, Stafford, Richmond, Rosenberg, Fulshear, Simonton, Meadows Place, Arcola, Fresno, Sienna, New Territory, Greatwood, Pecan Grove, Cinco Ranch, Mission Bend, Thompsons, Needville, Beasley, Fairchilds, Pleak, Orchard.

Montgomery County: The Woodlands, Conroe, Montgomery, Magnolia, Pinehurst, Willis, Shenandoah, Oak Ridge North, Panorama Village, Porter, New Caney, Splendora, Roman Forest, Cut and Shoot, Woodbranch.

Brazoria County: Pearland, Manvel, Iowa Colony, Alvin, Angleton, Lake Jackson, Clute, Freeport, Danbury, Brazoria, West Columbia, Sweeny, Surfside Beach, Holiday Lakes, Oyster Creek, Richwood.

Galveston County: League City, Texas City, Galveston, Friendswood, Dickinson, Santa Fe, La Marque, Hitchcock, Kemah, Clear Lake Shores, Bacliff, San Leon, Tiki Island, Jamaica Beach.

Waller, Liberty, Chambers, Austin, Washington, Wharton, Matagorda, Jefferson, Brazos (edge): Katy, Brookshire, Waller, Prairie View, Hempstead, Hockley, Liberty, Dayton, Cleveland, Mont Belvieu, Anahuac, Winnie, Sealy, Bellville, Brenham, Wharton, El Campo, Bay City, Beaumont, Port Arthur, College Station, Bryan.

Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) 100-Mile Service Area — Counties & Suburbs

Dallas County: Dallas, Richardson, Garland, Mesquite, Rowlett, Sachse, Sunnyvale, Balch Springs, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell (part), Carrollton (part), Irving, Grand Prairie (part), DeSoto, Duncanville, Cedar Hill, Lancaster, Seagoville, Highland Park, University Park.

Tarrant County: Fort Worth, Arlington, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, North Richland Hills, Keller (part), Southlake (part), Colleyville (part), Grapevine (part), Haltom City, Richland Hills, Saginaw, Lake Worth, Benbrook, Crowley, Mansfield (part), Forest Hill, White Settlement, Azle (part), Haslet (part), Blue Mound, River Oaks, Everman.

Collin County: Plano, McKinney, Frisco (part), Allen, Wylie (part), Murphy, Parker, Lucas, Fairview, Prosper (part), Celina (part), Princeton, Anna, Melissa, Lowry Crossing, Nevada, Josephine, Blue Ridge, New Hope.

Denton County: Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound (part), Highland Village, The Colony, Little Elm, Corinth, Lake Dallas, Hickory Creek, Argyle, Roanoke, Trophy Club, Northlake, Justin, Sanger, Krum, Krugerville, Shady Shores, Double Oak, Copper Canyon, Lantana, Aubrey.

Rockwall, Kaufman, Ellis, Johnson, Parker, Wise, Hunt, Hood (edges): Rockwall, Heath, Fate, Royse City (part), Forney, Terrell, Kaufman, Waxahachie, Midlothian, Burleson (part), Weatherford, Aledo, Decatur, Bridgeport, Greenville, Granbury, Sherman (Grayson), Gainesville (Cooke).

Austin 100-Mile Service Area — Counties & Suburbs

Travis County: Austin, West Lake Hills, Rollingwood, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Manor, Del Valle, Lago Vista, Jonestown, Sunset Valley, Creedmoor, Webberville, Hornsby Bend.

Williamson County: Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill, Hutto, Taylor, Jarrell, Florence, Andice, Granger, Weir.

Hays County: San Marcos, Buda, Kyle, Dripping Springs, Wimberley, Mountain City, Niederwald (part), Uhland (part), Woodcreek.

Bastrop, Caldwell, Burnet, Llano, Blanco, Milam, Lee (edges): Bastrop, Elgin (part), Smithville, Lockhart, Luling, Marble Falls, Burnet, Horseshoe Bay (part), Blanco, Johnson City, Temple, Belton, Giddings, Rockdale.

San Antonio 100-Mile Service Area — Counties & Suburbs

Bexar County: San Antonio, Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Olmos Park, Castle Hills, Shavano Park, Leon Valley, Balcones Heights, Helotes, Stone Oak/Leon Springs, Converse, Universal City, Live Oak, Selma, Windcrest, Kirby, Garden Ridge (part), China Grove.

Comal & Guadalupe: New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Bulverde, Spring Branch, Schertz, Cibolo, Seguin, Marion, Santa Clara, McQueeney.

Kendall, Medina, Wilson, Atascosa, Bandera (edges): Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch (part), Castroville, Hondo, LaCoste, Pleasanton, Jourdanton, Poteet, Floresville, La Vernia, Stockdale, Bandera, Lakehills, Pipe Creek, Kerrville (Kerr edge).

Nasal Congestion / Acute URI Telehealth — FAQs

Is this a cold, allergies, or sinusitis?

We’ll pinpoint the cause and tailor treatment.

Can you prescribe decongestants or nasal sprays?

Yes—when appropriate and safe for you.

Start Your Online Visit for Nasal Congestion / Acute URI Now