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Is a type of:

Infection • Respiratory tract diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common

Body locations

Chest

Types of

Pharyngitis
Condition
Croup
Condition
Bronchitis
Condition
Influenza
Condition
Laryngitis
Condition
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Symptoms

Fever
Cough, no sputum (non-productive)
Productive cough
Runny nose
Dry cough
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Respiratory tract infections
Guaifenesin and dextromethorphan
2
5 reviews
Naproxen
2
1 review
Oral antihistamine
Guaifenesin
Humibid DM
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Respiratory tract infections

Surgery

Nasal saline irrigation

Other treatments

Throat lozenges

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