Upper respiratory symptoms

What Are Upper Respiratory Symptoms?

Upper respiratory symptoms are common medical complaints, involving the upper portion of the respiratory system. This includes the nose, throat, sinuses and ears. Symptoms vary based on the underlying illness or infection. Common symptoms include congestion, sneezing, sore throat and runny nose.

Common Upper Respiratory Symptoms

  • Sneezing
  • Itchy nose and throat
  • Runny nose or nasal congestion
  • Scratchy throat
  • Postnasal drip
  • Sore throat
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Fever
  • Earache and pressure
  • Loss of sense of smell

If you notice any of these upper respiratory symptoms, consult your physician as soon as possible to determine the underlying cause and necessary treatment.

  • Pituitary-dependent Cushing's syndrome
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Stomach
  • Relapsing Fever
  • Vitamin B12 concentration
  • Invasive Infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 5
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
  • Supplemental or replacement therapy
  • Inflammatory Disease of the Oral Cavity
  • Primary stage T1 papillary tumors
  • Relapsed Primary Mediastinal Large B-Cell Lymphoma
  • Cortisol Test
  • Fibrin degradation products blood test
  • CD4 Lymphocyte Count
  • Serum iron test
  • Bacteria Culture Test
  • Extremity x-ray
  • Cortisol Test
  • Gram stain of skin lesion
  • Blood Smear
  • Digital rectal exam