Question 1

will tetracycline liquid drops help an upper respiratory infection?

Accepted Answer

May be: Most URI are of viral in origin, antibiotic are not indicated. See your primary care physician for treatment.

Question 2

can the zpack help an upper respiratory infection with someone with asthma? or do i have to let it run its course?

Accepted Answer

Depends: if this was truly a bacterial infection, which most are not, it might help. If not it's just a waste of time/money/med that will have whatever side effects you are otherwise prone to.

Question 3

can you exercise with a upper respiratory infection?

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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.

Question 4

when can a cold turn it a upper respiratory infection?

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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 for when concerned that your has turned into an upper respiratory infection include sinus pain or earache.  If you are producing increased nasal discharge that is green to dark yellow in color then be concerned about a bacterial infection.

Question 5

would you go to work if you had a bad upper respiratory infection?

Accepted Answer

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 comfort yourself with aspirin. If you have body aches, cannot breathe because of nasal stuffiness, have frequent cough, feel fatigued - all without fever, it is best to rest as well and follow the previous recommendation. A workaholic may not agree!

Question 6

can upper respiratory infection be contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Because respiratory infections can be caused by viruses or bacteria they can be contagious.  Good handwashing techniques and sneezing "into your sleeve" are ways to help spread infectious particles to other patients.

Question 7

is covid considered an upper respiratory infection?

Accepted Answer

: While most coronaviruses affect your upper respiratory system like a cold, Covid-19 has more diffuse effects.  Covid-19 can certainly cause significant lower respiratory infection (lungs) and also can affect systems throughout the body in different ways.

Question 8

can an upper respiratory infection cause dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Upper respiratory viral infection may affect the inner ear and cause vertigo or dizziness.

Question 9

how will smoking cause upper respiratory infection?

Accepted Answer

Aggravating factor: Smoking triggers a chronic outpouring of respiratory mucous that tries to trap & remove the irritating particles that enter the lung. This increases the food available for inhaled bacteria that can cause bronchitis & pneumonia. The injury to the tissue lining the airways allows viruses easier access to attach & breed. Germs cause, but smoking facilitates these diseases.

Question 10

i was wondering is an upper respiratory infection contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An upper respiratory tract infection is always contagious.  The word that you use, infection, means that it is usually viral and much less frequently bacterial.  Therefore, if you cough or sneeze you are shedding infectious material to the next person or into the environment.

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