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Upper respiratory tract symptoms are symptoms affecting the nose, mouth, sinuses, and upper airways leading to the lungs. These symptoms can include cough, throat pain, sinus congestion, and sneezing.

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35 year experience in Pediatrics

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common

Body locations

Chest

Is a Side Effect of

Doxycycline
Actigall
Afluria
Alamast
Atacand
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Upper respiratory tract symptom
Guaifenesin
3.8
12 reviews
Guaifenesin and dextromethorphan
3.2
13 reviews
Dextromethorphan
3
11 reviews
Ibuprofen
2.6
19 reviews
Acetaminophen
2
19 reviews
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