How are upper respiratory infections commonly treated?

How are upper respiratory infections commonly treated?

Richard Sheldon (Medical Advisor to the CA State Respiratory Care Board) gives expert video advice on: How can I prevent an upper respiratory infection?; What are the symptoms of a sinus infection? and more...

We have a saying in medicine that says for these kind of infections that: "If you treat it, it will go away in a week. If you leave it alone, it will go away in seven days." Usually it's symptomatic, really. With decongestants, you may want to take some anti-inflammatories to help with some muscle aches and pains. Lots of fluids, bed rest, and usually it's gone in a week to 10 days.