Treatment of viral upper respiratory tract infections – colds and flu

The treatment and management of colds and influenza mainly involves alleviating the symptoms, though they usually pass on their own. If you have a chronic illness, a cold or the flu can worsen the condition Health, especially for patients with diabetes and chronic heart or lung disease. Occasionally viral upper respiratory infections give rise to ear infections, sinuses or inflammation of the lungs.

There are three main goals in the treatment of colds and flu:

• Exclusion of discomfort during the course of the disease;
• Control other diseases, prevent their deterioration for the duration of upper respiratory tract infection;
• Prevention of complications.

Treatment includes the following:

• Lifestyle changes;
• Medication;
• The use of alternative and complementary therapies.

For the treatment of colds and flu are not subject to any surgical procedure.