Dec 7, 2016 · The next time you go to see your health care provider for an upper respiratory illness — a cough or cold — don't assume you'll get a prescription for an antibiotic. “Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, and won't help viral illnesses like colds, flu and most sore throats,” says Emily […]

Oct 15, 2020 · In many people, whooping cough (pertussis) is marked by a severe hacking cough followed by a high-pitched intake of breath that sounds like "whoop." Before the vaccine was developed, whooping cough was considered a childhood disease. Now whooping cough primarily affects children too young to have completed the full course of …

Nov 17, 2022 · Upper respiratory infections are a common occurrence this time of year. Seasonal cases of influenza, strep throat and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have increased over the past few weeks, especially among children. At the same …

Mar 23, 2020 · "If the virus enters through your nose, you may notice typical symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection, such as a runny nose or nasal congestion," says Dr. Patel."The virus may stop there or may continue down the respiratory tract, where it can cause issues such as coughing." Immune system response

Mar 8, 2024 · Cough is a very common symptom of upper respiratory infections and is usually the last symptom to leave. When it comes to cough, time is the best treatment. "For the most part, cough will resolve on its own, but some patients may benefit from using things like honey at home as long as you're over the age of 1."

May 4, 2024 · Studies suggest that honey can act as a reliable cough suppressant for some people struggling with upper respiratory infections and nighttime coughing. Honey is made of mostly sugar, but also contains a mix of vitamins, minerals, iron, zinc, antioxidants and amino acids. Although there are over 300 different varieties of honey varying in flavor ...

Jul 19, 2021 · Respiratory syncytial virus, influenza and COVID-19 are all respiratory infections that share similar symptoms, except for the loss of taste or smell that can occur with COVID-19 ― unless there are complications. One of the hallmarks of the COVID-19 infection is the loss of smell and taste. Symptoms of severe respiratory syncytial virus include:

Jan 12, 2024 · The new year is bringing a significant rise in respiratory virus activity across the U.S. Many are experiencing coughs, fever and congestion — some of the telltale signs of COVID-19 and influenza. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, explains why this surge is happening, what still may be to …

Jan 12, 2024 · A urinary tract infection (UTI) is common, but it can be serious. "Simple urinary tract infections can be managed by your primary care provider, but when they become complex leading to other issues or problems, you should seek the care of a specialist," says Dr. Mitchell Humphreys, a urologist at Mayo Clinic.

Jan 13, 2015 · Sepsis can be a dangerous complication of almost any type of infection, including influenza, pneumonia and food poisoning; urinary tract infections; bloodstream infections from wounds; and abdominal infections. Steve Peters, M.D., a pulmonary and critical care physician at Mayo Clinic and senior author of a recent sepsis overview in the medical journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, explains sepsis ...