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Elizabeth35

March 2nd, 2012

I was in the er yesterday , and they did xrays and my results came back saying I have upper respiratory tract infection ? Will this ever go away .

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Deepak Anvekar

replied March 2nd, 2012

Hello and welcome to e health forum.

The cause of respiratory infections can either be a viral or due to bacterial origin.

Most Viral infections or the upper respiratory tract are usually benign, and subside within 7 to 10 days with conservative management with anti-inflammatory medications like advil or motrin. Cough and throat irritation can be reduced with cough lozenges and vitamin C supplements.

But in case of bacterial infections, antibiotics will be very important for complete recovery.

With proper and effective treatment most infections usually subside without any long term residual effects.

You may consult with your treating doctors, who can prescribe you the proper treatment.

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Elizabeth35

replied March 2nd, 2012

What are some symptoms we can get with this .

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