Question 1

how fast can i make my upper respiratory tract infection go away?

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URTI: An upper respiratory infection usually will last 3-7 days if it is not complicated by sinus or middle ear infaction. Drink plenty of fluid such  as gatorade to make up for the fluid that you are loosing from the runny nose and citrous juices provide vitamin c. Zinc (available in the form of zinc lozenges) has been shown to shorten urti by one day.

Question 2

how to tell if i have an upper respiratory tract infection or something else?

Accepted Answer

By visiting Ur Doc. : It's physicians, but not you are rigorously trained to make a diagnosis. So pay a visit to your PCP. Best!

Question 3

what is an upper respiratory tract infection?

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URI: Upper Respiratory infections can involve the pharynx, larynx, nose or sinuses.  Most are caused by viruses.

Question 4

will an upper respiratory tract infection go away by itself?

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Yes: URIs are caused by viruses.  We do not have any medication that treats these specific viruses but the body's immune system is very adept at getting rid of them.  It usually takes 5-10 days for the infection to be cleared.  In the meantime it is OK to take medications or home remedies to help with the symptoms

Question 5

does upper respiratory tract infection usually cause many symptoms?

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URTI: Upper respiratory infection (urti) usually refer to symptoms of runny or congested nose +/- fever, malaise and aches and pain usually due to a virus such the influenza virus. However, urti may become complicated by sinus infection or middle ear infection, which will produce their own symptoms. Younger children often get middle ear infection in association with urti.

Question 6

how common is it for somebody to get upper respiratory tract infection?

Accepted Answer

Extremely common: Upper respiratory infections, such as the common cold or bronchitis, are one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: upper respiratory tract infection?

Accepted Answer

A cold: Is any inferction that involves your nose, sinus, throat, or  larynx not involving the lungs or brnchi.

Question 8

what is treatment of upper respiratory tract infection?

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URI: Most often uri's require no antibiotics as they are caused by a virus. You can try Robitussin-DM as an expectorant and cough suppressant with plenty of fluids.

Question 9

what can i use for upper respiratory tract infection if i don't have a doctor?

Accepted Answer

URI: Uri, also sometimes referred to as a "cold" - is a stubborn medical dilemma for which prescription medicines have little to offer.  The object of therapy is symptomatic relief with analgesics like tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil and decongestants like robitussin.  Chicken soup and Vicks vaporub have been used with some success. Rest and sympathy help.  Time is the only treatment that offers good relief.

Question 10

which treatment works the best and fastest for upper respiratory tract infection?

Accepted Answer

Cold: There is no treatment that works particularly well for the usual upper respiratory tract infection. The vast majority of these are caused by viruses for which there is no treatment. You are treating only the symptoms (runny nose, mild cough, feeling yucky); the otc cold medications help some with these symptoms, and are ok to use, but they are not a cure.

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