2007-02-22 04:59:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
If the URI involves bronchitis, it may take a few months at the most. Complete your antibiotic regimen as prescribed and if you don't see any improvement, you may need to have a different antibiotic prescribed. Another thing that may help you through this and help you recover quicker is to run a humidifier in your sleep area. It helps to keep your nasal membranes moist . If your sinus/ nasal membranes become very dry, they tend to excrete mucus, which in turn can travel down the throat, causing basic cold symptoms. Feel better!
2007-02-22 05:09:11 · answer #1 · answered by mop-27 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes 1-2 weeks to get over an Upper Respiratory Infection.
2007-02-22 13:07:10 · answer #2 · answered by yousuck2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the infection is bacterial, one should begin to feel better within 24-48 hours after taking antibiotics. if the infection is viral, the symptoms will last 3-21 days. viral illnesses can treated by over-the-counter meds for the individual symptoms.
it is possible to have viral and bacterial infection at the same time, though. this would prolong all symptoms.
2007-02-22 15:43:29 · answer #3 · answered by KitKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the anti-biotics you have, anywhere from 48 to 72 hours.
2007-02-22 13:04:32 · answer #4 · answered by Mightymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋