7 tips to combat viral upper respiratory illness
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 …
Mayo Clinic Minute: Managing respiratory illness at home
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, …
Care tips for upper respiratory infections in children
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 …
Mayo Clinic Minute: Reduce risk of respiratory infections
Dec 11, 2024 · Rates of infection for respiratory viruses are currently low in the U.S. but are starting to rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Flu, …
Mayo Clinic expert discusses increasing levels of respiratory ...
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 …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Nasal mucus color — what does it mean?
Jan 26, 2018 · ANSWER: Greenish-gray or yellowish nasal mucus — your health care provider might call it purulent nasal discharge — isn’t a sure sign of a bacterial infection, although that …
Home Remedies: Steps to help relieve sinusitis
Apr 3, 2019 · This will help your body fight infection and speed recovery. Sleep with your head elevated. This will help your sinuses drain, reducing congestion. Take these steps to help …
COVID-19, RSV and flu–season of respiratory infections
Oct 26, 2022 · COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza are respiratory infections caused by different viruses. The concern is that each has overlapping symptoms, …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Why you need to evaluate hoarseness that …
Jan 3, 2020 · Most often, laryngitis is associated with a viral respiratory infection, such as a cold, or extended periods of talking or singing. In the case of respiratory infections, simple self-care …
Respiratory illnesses on the rise with symptoms similar to COVID-19
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 …