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Home Remedies for Upper Respiratory Infections

Upper respiratory tract infections (URIs) are contagious infections involving the nose, throat, sinuses, pharynx or larynx.

Some commonly known URIs include the common cold, nasal obstruction, a sore throat, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, epiglottitis, tracheobronchitis, sinusitis and otitis media.

Most URIs are viral in nature and tend to spread easily from one individual to another. However, in some cases, they can be caused by bacteria or fungi.

Common symptoms of URIs are a runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, postnasal drip, a cough, watery eyes, a scratchy throat, a sore throat, a headache, muscle aches, breathing difficulty, a mild fever and mild fatigue. A person can have other symptoms associated with specific conditions.