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==History and Symptoms== | ==History and Symptoms== | ||
Acute upper respiratory tract infections | Acute upper respiratory tract infections include rhinosinusitis ([[Common_Cold|common cold]]), [[sinusitis]], [[pharyngitis]]/[[tonsillitis]], [[laryngitis]] and sometimes [[bronchitis]]. Symptoms of URI's commonly include congestion, [[cough]], runny nose, [[sore throat]], [[fever]], facial pressure and [[sneezing]]. Onset of the symptoms usually begins after 1-3 days after exposure to a microbial pathogen, most commonly a virus. The duration of the symptoms is typically 7 to 10 days but may persist longer. | ||
It is important to mention that up to 15% of acute pharyngitis cases may be caused by bacteria, commonly Group A Strep ("[[Strep Throat]]"). Generally, patients with "Strep Throat" start with a sore throat as their first symptom and usually do not have runny nose | It is important to mention that up to 15% of acute pharyngitis cases may be caused by bacteria, commonly Group A Strep ("[[Strep Throat]]"). Generally, patients with "Strep Throat" start with a sore throat as their first symptom and usually do not have a runny nose, cough, or sneezing. | ||
Pain and pressure of the ear caused by a middle ear infection ([[ | Pain and pressure of the ear caused by a middle ear infection ([[otitis media]]) and the reddening of the eye caused by viral [[conjunctivitis]] are often associated with upper respiratory infections. | ||
[[Influenza]] (the flu) is a more systemic illness, which can also involve the upper respiratory tract, should be recognized as distinct from other causes of URI. | [[Influenza]] (the flu) is a more systemic illness, which can also involve the upper respiratory tract, should be recognized as distinct from other causes of URI. | ||
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*Itchy, watery eyes | *Itchy, watery eyes | ||
*Nasal discharge | *Nasal discharge | ||
*Nasal congestion | *[[Nasal congestion]] | ||
*Sneezing | *[[Sneezing]] | ||
*Sore throat | *[[Sore throat]] | ||
*Cough | *[[Cough]] | ||
*Headache | *[[Headache]] | ||
*Fever | *[[Fever]] | ||
*Malaise | *[[Malaise]] | ||
*Fatigue, weakness | *Fatigue, weakness | ||
*Muscle pain | *[[Muscle pain]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
History and Symptoms
Acute upper respiratory tract infections include rhinosinusitis (common cold), sinusitis, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, laryngitis and sometimes bronchitis. Symptoms of URI's commonly include congestion, cough, runny nose, sore throat, fever, facial pressure and sneezing. Onset of the symptoms usually begins after 1-3 days after exposure to a microbial pathogen, most commonly a virus. The duration of the symptoms is typically 7 to 10 days but may persist longer.
It is important to mention that up to 15% of acute pharyngitis cases may be caused by bacteria, commonly Group A Strep ("Strep Throat"). Generally, patients with "Strep Throat" start with a sore throat as their first symptom and usually do not have a runny nose, cough, or sneezing.
Pain and pressure of the ear caused by a middle ear infection (otitis media) and the reddening of the eye caused by viral conjunctivitis are often associated with upper respiratory infections.
Influenza (the flu) is a more systemic illness, which can also involve the upper respiratory tract, should be recognized as distinct from other causes of URI.
- Itchy, watery eyes
- Nasal discharge
- Nasal congestion
- Sneezing
- Sore throat
- Cough
- Headache
- Fever
- Malaise
- Fatigue, weakness
- Muscle pain