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Upper-respiratory Infection

呼吸内科

Common symptoms

味觉减退、咽痛、鼻塞、打喷嚏、低热

The pathology of disease

Upper-respiratory infection is acute infection of the nose, pharynx, larynx, or sinuses, most often viral (common cold/pharyngitis/sinusitis/laryngitis). Clinical: nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sore throat, cough, low-grade fever. Treatment: rest; hydration; humidification; saline gargles/spray; analgesics/antipyretics; decongestants short-term; antibiotics only if secondary bacterial sinusitis/strep pharyngitis; antivirals for influenza early; seek care if dyspnea/high fever/persistent >10 days.

Common Symptoms

Nasal congestion/rhinorrhea; sore throat/cough; low-grade fever; self-limited

Causes and Pathogenesis

Viral/bacterial infection of upper airway causes inflammation and symptoms.

Treatment

Supportive care; analgesics/decongestants; antibiotics only if bacterial; antivirals if flu

Preventive Measures

Hand hygiene; flu vaccine; avoid close contact.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the General practice/ENT/Pediatrics department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.