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What would you recommend for upper respiratory tract infection. over the last few years this is my achilles heel! am on chronic meds for asthma?
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Good news/bad news: Good news: most URI's start out as viral infections; however about 20-30% are bacterial or mixed. Bad news: no real prophylaxis; however you can follow these hints: Force fluids x 8-10 glasses/day of electrolyte rich fluids (Powerade, Gatorade, Vitamin Water, G) and 4-6 bowls/day of broth, bullion, consume or soup. Hot steam showers 3-4 times/day. Nasal saline, Tylenol as needed, Robitussin DM .
Answered 8/12/2020
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