Can you eat oranges with an upper respiratory tract infection?

Written by An Yong Peng
Pulmonology
Updated on November 03, 2024
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Upper respiratory infections can include orange in the diet; these infections are usually viral, and typically there are no specific therapeutic drugs available, only symptomatic treatment is provided. Additionally, patients should also consider eating some fruits and drinking more plain water while maintaining a light diet; fruits like oranges and apples are suitable. Furthermore, patients with severe symptoms of upper respiratory infection may also need to use some cold medicines to alleviate their symptoms. Generally, upper respiratory infections are self-limiting, and patients can gradually recover with symptomatic treatment and dietary adjustments mentioned above. However, it is important to note that some upper respiratory infections may be bacterial, such as acute suppurative tonsillitis, which is a bacterial infection and requires anti-infection treatment.

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How is an upper respiratory tract infection caused?

Upper respiratory infections are mostly caused by pathogenic microorganisms. They are related to factors such as exposure to cold weather, low immunity, weak resistance, frequent staying up late, and excessive fatigue. Additionally, viral infections, such as influenza virus, adenovirus, rhinovirus, and Coxsackievirus, can also cause upper respiratory infections. Some may be due to bacterial infections. Therefore, it is recommended that everyone should actively seek symptom-targeted treatment under the guidance of a doctor, and it's important to identify the cause and develop an appropriate treatment plan based on test results. Key to the treatment is the active cooperation of the patient with the doctor's plan. In terms of diet, it is advised to eat light foods, drink plenty of water, rest adequately, and avoid spicy, greasy, raw, cold, and irritating foods. Smoking and drinking alcohol should also be avoided while actively cooperating with the treatment.

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How is an upper respiratory infection caused?

Upper respiratory tract infections are generally caused by pathogens such as viruses, fungi, and parasites that invade the patient's throat, causing acute inflammation. Viruses are the most common infectious agents, including rhinoviruses, coronaviruses, adenoviruses, influenza viruses, and others, which can cause these symptoms. In some cases, bacterial infections are the cause, often due to exposure to cold weather, sudden drops in temperature, or excessive fatigue, leading to rapid reproduction of viruses or bacteria and triggering the illness. It is advised that everyone actively seek symptomatic treatment under the guidance of a doctor. The main treatment should include rest and drinking plenty of water. Antiviral medicines may be used, such as antiviral oral solutions, heat-clearing and detoxifying oral solutions, or Scutellaria baicalensis oral solutions. If antibiotic treatment is necessary, anti-inflammatory drugs like erythromycin or penicillin may be used. (Note: The above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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How to treat respiratory tract infections?

Respiratory infections are common situations in both clinical and daily life. The focus of treating respiratory infections is to identify the cause. For example, upper respiratory infections are most commonly caused by viral infections, primarily presenting symptoms such as coughing, sputum production, nasal congestion, runny nose, and sore throat, and may be accompanied by fever. The treatment can involve taking antiviral medications and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce fever when it occurs. For lower respiratory infections, such as lung infections, these are often due to bacterial infections. Identifying the type of bacteria through blood or sputum cultures can allow for targeted antibiotic treatment. It is important to avoid catching colds, exercise regularly, and improve overall fitness to prevent respiratory infections.

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Difference between acute upper respiratory tract infection and upper respiratory tract infection

In clinical terms, acute upper respiratory infection and upper respiratory infection usually mean the same thing, and there is no significant difference between them. Upper respiratory infections are typically acute, so sometimes they are simply referred to as upper respiratory infections without specifically mentioning 'acute.' Acute upper respiratory infections and upper respiratory infections generally have no difference; patients are often infected by viruses, typically presenting symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, coughing, and sometimes accompanied by fever. There may also be associated muscle soreness, fatigue, and headaches, but patients often experience low-grade fever rather than high fever. For these issues, symptomatic treatment is usually needed, and through such treatment, patients often recover on their own.

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The difference between upper respiratory tract infection and respiratory tract infection.

The difference between upper respiratory tract infections and respiratory tract infections mainly lies in their different locations. The so-called upper respiratory tract infections are primarily confined to the upper respiratory tract, while respiratory tract infections include both upper and lower respiratory tract infections. Clinically, the main symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections include nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itchy throat, coughing, etc.; whereas patients with lower respiratory tract infections often experience coughing, expectoration, shortness of breath, chest tightness, chest pain, and difficulty breathing. Patients with lower respiratory tract infections may also exhibit symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections.