Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

An upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is an illness caused by an acute infection, which involves the upper respiratory tract, including the nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx or trachea.

Medication
Amoxycillin 500
Period: 5 Days
Timing: Day and Night (after food)

Medication Side-effects
Rare: fever

URTI
A common viral infection that affects the nose, throat and airways.

Upper respiratory tract infections usually resolve within seven to 10 days.

Symptoms usually resolve within two weeks and include a scratchy or sore throat, sneezing, stuffy nose and cough.

Treatment includes rest and medication to relieve symptoms.

Stats
Very common: More than 10 million cases per year (India)

Spreads easily
Usually self-treatable
Usually self-diagnosable
Lab tests or imaging rarely required
Short-term: resolves within days to weeks

HOW IT SPREADS

By airborne respiratory droplets (coughs or sneezes).
By touching a contaminated surface (blanket or doorknob).
By saliva (kissing or shared drinks).

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