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Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI)

Management of the common cold.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 30 August 2025
General PracticeRespiratory

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Common cold
National
NICE guideline [CG69]
National
NICE guideline [NG120]: Cough (acute): antimicrobial prescribing
National
NICE guideline CG69: Respiratory tract infections (self-limiting): prescribing antibiotics
National

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the recommended management strategies for a patient presenting with symptoms of a common cold?Updated: 8/16/2025
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  • What advice should I provide to patients regarding the use of over-the-counter medications for symptomatic relief of URTI?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • When should I consider referring a patient with URTI symptoms for further investigation or specialist review?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • What are the key red flags to look for in a patient with URTI that may indicate a more serious underlying condition?Updated: 8/16/2025
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