Upper respiratory infection

Background

• Rhinovirus is most common cause
  • Other causes include: coronavirus, adenovirus.

Clinical Features

• Common cold
  • Sore throat
  • Malaise
  • Low-grade fever
  • Cough (usually 24-48 hrs later)
  • Rhinorrhea
  • Nasal congestion
  • Sx peak by day 3 or 4, resolve by day 7

Differential Diagnosis

• Bronchitis
• Cough
• Influenza
• Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Diagnosis

• Clinical diagnosis.
• Rule out other serious causes

Management

• Supportive care