FOCUS MEDICAL

MANAGING COMMON RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS

Cough and cold season is upon us.  We would like to remind everyone that viruses are a normal part of our environment and, most of the time they require no medical treatment other than time and rest.  Provided you do not have significant underlying medical issues and are not experiencing severe symptoms, most viruses (coughs, sinus infections, runny noses and sore throats) resolve on their own in 7-10 days.  Symptoms lasting longer than that may require a visit with your physician. You can find more details in this cold and flu fact sheet