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Upper respiratory infection
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
There are over a: 100 viruses that can cause URI's.
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2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Weeksanswered
Family Medicine 47 years experience
Usually none: The diagnosis can usually be made by taking a history and examining the patient. In most cases no tests are necessary. Cultures, rapid strep screens, ... Read More
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5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bonnie Bockanswered
Infectious Disease 49 years experience
Yes: Yes in general, if your symtoms are not severe, as long as you are not ill with fever, systemic symptoms, lung symptoms such as shortness of breath.
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Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
No: It would not be recommended, wait until the infection is gone so you don't create more damage.
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Aileen Caceresanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes it can: The most common cause of colds are viruses. These can in turn become bacterial infections that can affect the upper respiratory system. Signs to look ... Read More
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6.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joel Gallantanswered
Infectious Disease 38 years experience
Cold symptoms: Sore throat, runny nose, nasal or sinus congestion, cough, fever, fatigue, headache.
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5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ronda Alexanderanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 21 years experience
Comfort: You have a cold...rest and hydrate. Not much else you can do. Try not to spread it to others. Please be specific in your next question if you want som... Read More
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2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnieranswered
Family Medicine 35 years experience
The same: Some people call an upper respiratory infection a cold, both are usually caused by a virus and treating the symptoms is all that is necessary while yo... Read More
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6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alfredo Garciaanswered
Pediatrics 58 years experience
Bad URI: Depends on whether you have a fever or how badly you feel. If there is fever, it is best to stay home and rest while you take lots of fluids and comfo... Read More
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Martinanswered
ENT - Head & Neck Surgery 30 years experience
URI Symptoms: As long as the symptoms have improved significantly, i think going back to work would be fine. If you still need cold medicine, i wouldn't go back ye... Read More
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Chronic changes: One can see chronicity of infection or non-infectious complications to almost any area in the upper respiratory tract. The problem is that many, if no... Read More
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4.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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