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Upper respiratory tract symptoms are symptoms affecting the nose, mouth, sinuses, and upper airways leading to the lungs. These symptoms can include cough, throat pain, sinus congestion, and sneezing.

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33 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common

Body locations

Chest

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Doxycycline
Actigall
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Guaifenesin and dextromethorphan
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