The infection of the upper respiratory tract affecting your sinuses, throat, lungs, or airways. It can cause symptoms like cough and excess mucus. The treatment often includes rest, fluids, and medicines.
An URTI occurs when a virus or a bacterium enters your nose or mouth and can be spread easily when sharing objects and clothes. It is usually self-limiting but may need to be checked when it lasts too long.
the symptoms usually last for a week, are self-limiting. If it lasts for more than 2 weeks, visit your healthcare provider.
Complications are usually rare, expect in influenza, like primary influenza viral pneumonia; secondary bacterial pneumonia; sinusitis; otitis media; coinfection with bacterial agents; and exacerbation of preexisting medical conditions.
Upper respiratory tract includes,
The clinical symptoms usually are enough to make a diagnosis, otherwise nasal aspirates and swabs maybe required.
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