Abdomen, Pelvis, and Perineun

Upper Respiratory Infection

Natural History and Prognosis

- The median duration of symptoms is ~1 week (range, 2–10 days).
- – Secondary bacterial infections complicate 0.5–2% of colds and are associated with a prolonged course and/or increased severity of illness, often with localization of signs and symptoms. Purulent nasal and throat secretions are poor predictors of bacterial infection.
Treatment: Symptom-based treatment (e.g., with decongestants, NSAIDs) is typically all that is required.

Antibiotics are not indicated.

Upper respiratory infections (URIs) are infections of the mouth, nose, throat, larynx (voice box), and trachea (windpipe).

URIs include nasopharyngitis (common cold), sinusitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, and laryngotracheitis.

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