What Is an Upper Respiratory Infection?
9. What Is the Treatment for URIs?
Since most URIs are viral infections and resolve themselves without treatment, a majority of the measures are taken to help alleviate the symptoms. Cough suppressants and expectorants, as well as honey, are often used to ease coughing. Vitamin C and zinc may help to shorten the duration of the infection.
It is important to get plenty of rest to allow your immune system to do its job. Drink more water than you would normally. This helps with the dehydration caused by runny noses, poor appetite and fevers. Hydration can also reduce mucus thickness, making it easier to expel.
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