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Acute upper respiratory tract infections includes rhinosinusitis ([[Common_Cold|common cold]]), [[sinusitis]], [[pharyngitis]]/[[tonsillitis]], [[laryngitis]] and sometimes [[bronchitis]]. Symptoms of URI's commonly include congestion, [[cough]], running 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. | Acute upper respiratory tract infections includes rhinosinusitis ([[Common_Cold|common cold]]), [[sinusitis]], [[pharyngitis]]/[[tonsillitis]], [[laryngitis]] and sometimes [[bronchitis]]. Symptoms of URI's commonly include congestion, [[cough]], running 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. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
History and symptoms
Acute upper respiratory tract infections includes rhinosinusitis (common cold), sinusitis, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, laryngitis and sometimes bronchitis. Symptoms of URI's commonly include congestion, cough, running 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 or cough or sneezing.
Pain and pressure of the ear caused by a middle ear infection (Otitis media) and the reddening of they 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