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Calculated Shard: 75 (from laksa182)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa075.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/respiratory-tract-infection/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/respiratory-tract-infection/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/respiratory-tract-infection\/","crawl_time":1776256977,"first_indexed_time":1510266527,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"uk,nhs,www!\/conditions\/respiratory-tract-infection\/ s443","src_root_hash":"11359509702434384875","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) - NHS","meta_descriptions":["Find out about the different types of lower and upper respiratory tract infections (airway infections), how the infections spread and when you should see a GP."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Symptoms of a respiratory tract infection\nSymptoms of a respiratory tract infection include:\na\ncough\n– you may bring up mucus (phlegm)\nsneezing\na stuffy or runny nose\na\nsore throat\nheadaches\nmuscle aches\nbreathlessness, tight chest or wheezing\na high temperature\nfeeling generally unwell\nHow to treat a respiratory tract infection yourself\nMost respiratory tract infections (RTIs) pass within 1 to 2 weeks. You can usually treat your symptoms at home.\nDo\nget plenty of rest\ndrink lots of water to loosen any mucus and make it easier to cough up\ndrink a hot lemon and honey drink to help soothe a cough (not suitable for babies under 1 year old)\ngargle with warm salty water if you have a sore throat (children should not try this)\nraise your head up while sleeping using extra pillows to make breathing easier and clear your chest of mucus\nuse painkillers to bring down a fever and help ease a sore throat, headaches and muscle pain\nDon’t\ndo not let children breathe in steam from a bowl of hot water as there's a risk of scalding\ndo not give aspirin to children under 16\ndo not smoke – it can make your symptoms worse\nHow to make a hot lemon and honey drink\nSqueeze half a lemon into a mug of boiled water\nAdd 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey\nDrink while still warm\nDo not give hot drinks to small children.\nHow to gargle with salt water\nDissolve half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water – warm water helps salt dissolve\nGargle with the solution then spit it out – do not swallow it\nRepeat as often as you like\nA pharmacist can help with an RTI\nA pharmacist can suggest treatments to help relieve your symptoms, such as\ndecongestants\nand nasal sprays.\nYou can also buy cough medicines and throat lozenges, although there's little evidence to show they help.\nSome treatments contain\nparacetamol\nand\nibuprofen\n.\nIf you're taking these medicines separately, be careful not to take more than the recommended dose.\nCertain treatments are not suitable for children, babies and pregnant women. Your pharmacist can advise you about the best treatment for you or your child.\nFind a pharmacy\nNon-urgent advice:\nSee a GP if:\nYou have symptoms of a respiratory tract infection and:\nyou feel very unwell or your symptoms get worse\nyou've had a high temperature for more than 3 days\nyou cough up blood or bloodstained mucus\nyou've had a cough for more than 3 weeks\nyou're pregnant\nyou're over 65\nyou have a weakened immune system – for example, because you have a condition like\ndiabetes\nor you're having\nchemotherapy\nyou have a long-term health condition, such as a heart, lung or kidney condition\nYou may have\npneumonia\nif your symptoms are severe.\nTreatment for a respiratory tract infection from a GP\nTreatment for a respiratory tract infection (RTI) will depend on the cause of your infection.\nIf your RTI is caused by a virus (like the\ncommon cold\n), it will usually clear up by itself after a few weeks. Antibiotics will not help.\nIf your RTI is caused by bacteria (like\npneumonia\n), a GP may prescribe\nantibiotics\n. Make sure you complete the whole course as advised by a GP, even if you start to feel better.\nSometimes a sample of your mucus may need to be tested to see what's causing your RTI.\nImportant:\nUse of antibiotics\nAntibiotics are only used to treat bacterial infections. They're not used for treating viral infections because they do not work for this type of infection.\nHow to avoid spreading a respiratory tract infection\nRespiratory tract infections (RTIs) are often spread in the coughs and sneezes of someone with an infection.\nTo reduce the chance of passing an RTI on to others:\ncover your mouth when you cough or sneeze\nwash your hands regularly\nthrow away used tissues immediately\nHow to avoid getting a respiratory tract infection\nIf you keep getting respiratory tract infections or you're at a high risk of getting one (for example, because you're over the age of 65 or have a serious long-term health condition), you should:\nask a GP about the annual\nflu vaccine\nask if you should have the\npneumococcal vaccine\n– this helps prevent pneumonia\nstop smoking if you smoke\nTypes of respiratory tract infection\nThere are several different types of respiratory tract infection (RTI). They're usually grouped into upper RTIs and lower RTIs.\nUpper RTI affect the sinuses and throat. They include:\ncommon cold\nsinusitis\n(sinus infection)\ntonsillitis\nlaryngitis\nLower RTIs affect the airways and lungs. They include:\nbronchitis\nbronchiolitis\nchest infection\npneumonia\n(lung infection)\nFlu\nand\nCOVID-19\ncan both be upper or lower RTIs.\nLower RTIs tend to last longer and can be more serious.\nPage last reviewed: 23 December 2024\nNext review due: 23 December 2027","attrs_markdown":"\n\n[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/respiratory-tract-infection\/#maincontent)\n\n- [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n- [NHS services](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/)\n- [Healthy living](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/)\n- [Mental health](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/)\n- [Care and support](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/social-care-and-support\/)\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n- Browse More\n\n1. [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n2. [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n3. [Conditions A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/)\n\n[Back to Conditions A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/)\n\n# Respiratory tract infections (RTIs)\nRespiratory tract infections (RTIs) are infections of parts of the body involved in breathing, such as the sinuses, throat, airways or lungs. Most RTIs get better without treatment, but sometimes you may need to see a GP.\n\n## Symptoms of a respiratory tract infection\nSymptoms of a respiratory tract infection include:\n\n- a [cough](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/symptoms\/cough\/) – you may bring up mucus (phlegm)\n- sneezing\n- a stuffy or runny nose\n- a [sore throat](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/symptoms\/sore-throat\/)\n- [headaches](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/symptoms\/headaches\/)\n- muscle aches\n- breathlessness, tight chest or wheezing\n- a high temperature\n- feeling generally unwell\n\n## How to treat a respiratory tract infection yourself\nMost respiratory tract infections (RTIs) pass within 1 to 2 weeks. You can usually treat your symptoms at home.\n\n### Do\n- get plenty of rest\n- drink lots of water to loosen any mucus and make it easier to cough up\n- drink a hot lemon and honey drink to help soothe a cough (not suitable for babies under 1 year old)\n- gargle with warm salty water if you have a sore throat (children should not try this)\n- raise your head up while sleeping using extra pillows to make breathing easier and clear your chest of mucus\n- use painkillers to bring down a fever and help ease a sore throat, headaches and muscle pain\n\n### Don’t\n- do not let children breathe in steam from a bowl of hot water as there's a risk of scalding\n- do not give aspirin to children under 16\n- do not smoke – it can make your symptoms worse\n\nHow to make a hot lemon and honey drink\n\n1. Squeeze half a lemon into a mug of boiled water\n2. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey\n3. Drink while still warm\n\nDo not give hot drinks to small children.\n\nHow to gargle with salt water\n\n1. Dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water – warm water helps salt dissolve\n2. Gargle with the solution then spit it out – do not swallow it\n3. Repeat as often as you like\n### A pharmacist can help with an RTI\nA pharmacist can suggest treatments to help relieve your symptoms, such as [decongestants](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/decongestants\/) and nasal sprays.\n\nYou can also buy cough medicines and throat lozenges, although there's little evidence to show they help.\n\nSome treatments contain [paracetamol](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/paracetamol-for-adults-old\/) and [ibuprofen](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/ibuprofen-for-adults\/).\n\nIf you're taking these medicines separately, be careful not to take more than the recommended dose.\n\nCertain treatments are not suitable for children, babies and pregnant women. Your pharmacist can advise you about the best treatment for you or your child.\n\n[Find a pharmacy](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/service-search\/pharmacy\/find-a-pharmacy)\n\n## Non-urgent advice: See a GP if:\nYou have symptoms of a respiratory tract infection and:\n\n- you feel very unwell or your symptoms get worse\n- you've had a high temperature for more than 3 days\n- you cough up blood or bloodstained mucus\n- you've had a cough for more than 3 weeks\n- you're pregnant\n- you're over 65\n- you have a weakened immune system – for example, because you have a condition like [diabetes](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/diabetes\/) or you're having [chemotherapy](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/chemotherapy\/)\n- you have a long-term health condition, such as a heart, lung or kidney condition\n\nYou may have [pneumonia](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/pneumonia\/) if your symptoms are severe.\n\n## Treatment for a respiratory tract infection from a GP\nTreatment for a respiratory tract infection (RTI) will depend on the cause of your infection.\n\nIf your RTI is caused by a virus (like the [common cold](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/common-cold\/)), it will usually clear up by itself after a few weeks. Antibiotics will not help.\n\nIf your RTI is caused by bacteria (like [pneumonia](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/pneumonia\/)), a GP may prescribe [antibiotics](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/antibiotics\/). Make sure you complete the whole course as advised by a GP, even if you start to feel better.\n\nSometimes a sample of your mucus may need to be tested to see what's causing your RTI.\n\n### Important:  Use of antibiotics\nAntibiotics are only used to treat bacterial infections. They're not used for treating viral infections because they do not work for this type of infection.\n\n## How to avoid spreading a respiratory tract infection\nRespiratory tract infections (RTIs) are often spread in the coughs and sneezes of someone with an infection.\n\nTo reduce the chance of passing an RTI on to others:\n\n- cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze\n- wash your hands regularly\n- throw away used tissues immediately\n\n## How to avoid getting a respiratory tract infection\nIf you keep getting respiratory tract infections or you're at a high risk of getting one (for example, because you're over the age of 65 or have a serious long-term health condition), you should:\n\n- ask a GP about the annual [flu vaccine](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/vaccinations\/flu-vaccine\/)\n- ask if you should have the [pneumococcal vaccine](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/vaccinations\/pneumococcal-vaccine\/) – this helps prevent pneumonia\n- stop smoking if you smoke\n\n## Types of respiratory tract infection\nThere are several different types of respiratory tract infection (RTI). They're usually grouped into upper RTIs and lower RTIs.\n\nUpper RTI affect the sinuses and throat. They include:\n\n- [common cold](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/common-cold\/)\n- [sinusitis](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/sinusitis-sinus-infection\/) (sinus infection)\n- [tonsillitis](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/tonsillitis\/)\n- [laryngitis](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/laryngitis\/)\n\nLower RTIs affect the airways and lungs. They include:\n\n- [bronchitis](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/bronchitis\/)\n- [bronchiolitis](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/bronchiolitis\/)\n- [chest infection](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/chest-infection\/)\n- [pneumonia](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/pneumonia\/) (lung infection)\n\n[Flu](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/flu\/) and [COVID-19](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/covid-19\/) can both be upper or lower RTIs.\n\nLower RTIs tend to last longer and can be more serious.\n\nPage last reviewed: 23 December 2024  \n Next review due: 23 December 2027\n\n## Support links\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n- [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n- [NHS services](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/)\n- [Healthy living](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/)\n- [Mental health](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/)\n- [Care and support](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/social-care-and-support\/)\n- [COVID-19](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/covid-19\/)\n\n- [NHS App](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-app\/)\n- [Find my NHS number](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/online-services\/find-nhs-number\/)\n- [View your GP health record](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/gps\/view-your-gp-health-record\/)\n- [View your test results](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/online-services\/view-your-test-results\/)\n- [About the NHS](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/about-the-nhs\/)\n- [Healthcare abroad](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/healthcare-abroad\/)\n\n- [Other NHS websites](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-sites\/)\n- [Profile editor login](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/profile-editor-login\/)\n\n- [About us](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/about-us\/)\n- [Report an issue with the NHS website](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/report-an-issue-with-the-nhs-website)\n- [Accessibility statement](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/accessibility-statement\/)\n- [Our policies](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/)\n- [Cookies](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/choose-your-cookie-settings\/)\n\n© Crown copyright","attrs_readable_markdown":"## Symptoms of a respiratory tract infection\nSymptoms of a respiratory tract infection include:\n\n- a [cough](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/symptoms\/cough\/) – you may bring up mucus (phlegm)\n- sneezing\n- a stuffy or runny nose\n- a [sore throat](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/symptoms\/sore-throat\/)\n- [headaches](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/symptoms\/headaches\/)\n- muscle aches\n- breathlessness, tight chest or wheezing\n- a high temperature\n- feeling generally unwell\n\n## How to treat a respiratory tract infection yourself\nMost respiratory tract infections (RTIs) pass within 1 to 2 weeks. You can usually treat your symptoms at home.\n\n### Do\n- get plenty of rest\n- drink lots of water to loosen any mucus and make it easier to cough up\n- drink a hot lemon and honey drink to help soothe a cough (not suitable for babies under 1 year old)\n- gargle with warm salty water if you have a sore throat (children should not try this)\n- raise your head up while sleeping using extra pillows to make breathing easier and clear your chest of mucus\n- use painkillers to bring down a fever and help ease a sore throat, headaches and muscle pain\n\n### Don’t\n- do not let children breathe in steam from a bowl of hot water as there's a risk of scalding\n- do not give aspirin to children under 16\n- do not smoke – it can make your symptoms worse\n\nHow to make a hot lemon and honey drink\n\n1. Squeeze half a lemon into a mug of boiled water\n2. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey\n3. Drink while still warm\n\nDo not give hot drinks to small children.\n\nHow to gargle with salt water\n\n1. Dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water – warm water helps salt dissolve\n2. Gargle with the solution then spit it out – do not swallow it\n3. Repeat as often as you like\n### A pharmacist can help with an RTI\nA pharmacist can suggest treatments to help relieve your symptoms, such as [decongestants](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/decongestants\/) and nasal sprays.\n\nYou can also buy cough medicines and throat lozenges, although there's little evidence to show they help.\n\nSome treatments contain [paracetamol](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/paracetamol-for-adults-old\/) and [ibuprofen](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/ibuprofen-for-adults\/).\n\nIf you're taking these medicines separately, be careful not to take more than the recommended dose.\n\nCertain treatments are not suitable for children, babies and pregnant women. Your pharmacist can advise you about the best treatment for you or your child.\n\n[Find a pharmacy](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/service-search\/pharmacy\/find-a-pharmacy)\n\n## Non-urgent advice: See a GP if:\nYou have symptoms of a respiratory tract infection and:\n\n- you feel very unwell or your symptoms get worse\n- you've had a high temperature for more than 3 days\n- you cough up blood or bloodstained mucus\n- you've had a cough for more than 3 weeks\n- you're pregnant\n- you're over 65\n- you have a weakened immune system – for example, because you have a condition like [diabetes](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/diabetes\/) or you're having [chemotherapy](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/chemotherapy\/)\n- you have a long-term health condition, such as a heart, lung or kidney condition\n\nYou may have [pneumonia](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/pneumonia\/) if your symptoms are severe.\n\n## Treatment for a respiratory tract infection from a GP\nTreatment for a respiratory tract infection (RTI) will depend on the cause of your infection.\n\nIf your RTI is caused by a virus (like the [common cold](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/common-cold\/)), it will usually clear up by itself after a few weeks. Antibiotics will not help.\n\nIf your RTI is caused by bacteria (like [pneumonia](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/pneumonia\/)), a GP may prescribe [antibiotics](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/antibiotics\/). Make sure you complete the whole course as advised by a GP, even if you start to feel better.\n\nSometimes a sample of your mucus may need to be tested to see what's causing your RTI.\n\n### Important:  Use of antibiotics\nAntibiotics are only used to treat bacterial infections. They're not used for treating viral infections because they do not work for this type of infection.\n\n## How to avoid spreading a respiratory tract infection\nRespiratory tract infections (RTIs) are often spread in the coughs and sneezes of someone with an infection.\n\nTo reduce the chance of passing an RTI on to others:\n\n- cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze\n- wash your hands regularly\n- throw away used tissues immediately\n\n## How to avoid getting a respiratory tract infection\nIf you keep getting respiratory tract infections or you're at a high risk of getting one (for example, because you're over the age of 65 or have a serious long-term health condition), you should:\n\n- ask a GP about the annual [flu vaccine](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/vaccinations\/flu-vaccine\/)\n- ask if you should have the [pneumococcal vaccine](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/vaccinations\/pneumococcal-vaccine\/) – this helps prevent pneumonia\n- stop smoking if you smoke\n\n## Types of respiratory tract infection\nThere are several different types of respiratory tract infection (RTI). 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Find out about the different types of lower and upper respiratory tract infections (airway infections), how the infections spread and when you should see a GP.

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Symptoms of a respiratory tract infection Symptoms of a respiratory tract infection include: a cough – you may bring up mucus (phlegm) sneezing a stuffy or runny nose a sore throat headaches muscle aches breathlessness, tight chest or wheezing a high temperature feeling generally unwell How to treat a respiratory tract infection yourself Most respiratory tract infections (RTIs) pass within 1 to 2 weeks. You can usually treat your symptoms at home. Do get plenty of rest drink lots of water to loosen any mucus and make it easier to cough up drink a hot lemon and honey drink to help soothe a cough (not suitable for babies under 1 year old) gargle with warm salty water if you have a sore throat (children should not try this) raise your head up while sleeping using extra pillows to make breathing easier and clear your chest of mucus use painkillers to bring down a fever and help ease a sore throat, headaches and muscle pain Don’t do not let children breathe in steam from a bowl of hot water as there's a risk of scalding do not give aspirin to children under 16 do not smoke – it can make your symptoms worse How to make a hot lemon and honey drink Squeeze half a lemon into a mug of boiled water Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey Drink while still warm Do not give hot drinks to small children. How to gargle with salt water Dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water – warm water helps salt dissolve Gargle with the solution then spit it out – do not swallow it Repeat as often as you like A pharmacist can help with an RTI A pharmacist can suggest treatments to help relieve your symptoms, such as decongestants and nasal sprays. You can also buy cough medicines and throat lozenges, although there's little evidence to show they help. Some treatments contain paracetamol and ibuprofen . If you're taking these medicines separately, be careful not to take more than the recommended dose. Certain treatments are not suitable for children, babies and pregnant women. Your pharmacist can advise you about the best treatment for you or your child. Find a pharmacy Non-urgent advice: See a GP if: You have symptoms of a respiratory tract infection and: you feel very unwell or your symptoms get worse you've had a high temperature for more than 3 days you cough up blood or bloodstained mucus you've had a cough for more than 3 weeks you're pregnant you're over 65 you have a weakened immune system – for example, because you have a condition like diabetes or you're having chemotherapy you have a long-term health condition, such as a heart, lung or kidney condition You may have pneumonia if your symptoms are severe. Treatment for a respiratory tract infection from a GP Treatment for a respiratory tract infection (RTI) will depend on the cause of your infection. If your RTI is caused by a virus (like the common cold ), it will usually clear up by itself after a few weeks. Antibiotics will not help. If your RTI is caused by bacteria (like pneumonia ), a GP may prescribe antibiotics . Make sure you complete the whole course as advised by a GP, even if you start to feel better. Sometimes a sample of your mucus may need to be tested to see what's causing your RTI. Important: Use of antibiotics Antibiotics are only used to treat bacterial infections. They're not used for treating viral infections because they do not work for this type of infection. How to avoid spreading a respiratory tract infection Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are often spread in the coughs and sneezes of someone with an infection. To reduce the chance of passing an RTI on to others: cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze wash your hands regularly throw away used tissues immediately How to avoid getting a respiratory tract infection If you keep getting respiratory tract infections or you're at a high risk of getting one (for example, because you're over the age of 65 or have a serious long-term health condition), you should: ask a GP about the annual flu vaccine ask if you should have the pneumococcal vaccine – this helps prevent pneumonia stop smoking if you smoke Types of respiratory tract infection There are several different types of respiratory tract infection (RTI). They're usually grouped into upper RTIs and lower RTIs. Upper RTI affect the sinuses and throat. They include: common cold sinusitis (sinus infection) tonsillitis laryngitis Lower RTIs affect the airways and lungs. They include: bronchitis bronchiolitis chest infection pneumonia (lung infection) Flu and COVID-19 can both be upper or lower RTIs. Lower RTIs tend to last longer and can be more serious. Page last reviewed: 23 December 2024 Next review due: 23 December 2027

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[Skip to main content](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/respiratory-tract-infection/#maincontent) - [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) - [NHS services](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/) - [Healthy living](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/) - [Mental health](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/) - [Care and support](https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/) - [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) - Browse More 1. [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) 2. [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) 3. [Conditions A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/) [Back to Conditions A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/) # Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are infections of parts of the body involved in breathing, such as the sinuses, throat, airways or lungs. Most RTIs get better without treatment, but sometimes you may need to see a GP. ## Symptoms of a respiratory tract infection Symptoms of a respiratory tract infection include: - a [cough](https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/cough/) – you may bring up mucus (phlegm) - sneezing - a stuffy or runny nose - a [sore throat](https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/sore-throat/) - [headaches](https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/headaches/) - muscle aches - breathlessness, tight chest or wheezing - a high temperature - feeling generally unwell ## How to treat a respiratory tract infection yourself Most respiratory tract infections (RTIs) pass within 1 to 2 weeks. You can usually treat your symptoms at home. ### Do - get plenty of rest - drink lots of water to loosen any mucus and make it easier to cough up - drink a hot lemon and honey drink to help soothe a cough (not suitable for babies under 1 year old) - gargle with warm salty water if you have a sore throat (children should not try this) - raise your head up while sleeping using extra pillows to make breathing easier and clear your chest of mucus - use painkillers to bring down a fever and help ease a sore throat, headaches and muscle pain ### Don’t - do not let children breathe in steam from a bowl of hot water as there's a risk of scalding - do not give aspirin to children under 16 - do not smoke – it can make your symptoms worse How to make a hot lemon and honey drink 1. Squeeze half a lemon into a mug of boiled water 2. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey 3. Drink while still warm Do not give hot drinks to small children. How to gargle with salt water 1. Dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water – warm water helps salt dissolve 2. Gargle with the solution then spit it out – do not swallow it 3. Repeat as often as you like ### A pharmacist can help with an RTI A pharmacist can suggest treatments to help relieve your symptoms, such as [decongestants](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/decongestants/) and nasal sprays. You can also buy cough medicines and throat lozenges, although there's little evidence to show they help. Some treatments contain [paracetamol](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/paracetamol-for-adults-old/) and [ibuprofen](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/ibuprofen-for-adults/). If you're taking these medicines separately, be careful not to take more than the recommended dose. Certain treatments are not suitable for children, babies and pregnant women. Your pharmacist can advise you about the best treatment for you or your child. [Find a pharmacy](https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy) ## Non-urgent advice: See a GP if: You have symptoms of a respiratory tract infection and: - you feel very unwell or your symptoms get worse - you've had a high temperature for more than 3 days - you cough up blood or bloodstained mucus - you've had a cough for more than 3 weeks - you're pregnant - you're over 65 - you have a weakened immune system – for example, because you have a condition like [diabetes](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diabetes/) or you're having [chemotherapy](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/chemotherapy/) - you have a long-term health condition, such as a heart, lung or kidney condition You may have [pneumonia](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pneumonia/) if your symptoms are severe. ## Treatment for a respiratory tract infection from a GP Treatment for a respiratory tract infection (RTI) will depend on the cause of your infection. If your RTI is caused by a virus (like the [common cold](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/common-cold/)), it will usually clear up by itself after a few weeks. Antibiotics will not help. If your RTI is caused by bacteria (like [pneumonia](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pneumonia/)), a GP may prescribe [antibiotics](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antibiotics/). Make sure you complete the whole course as advised by a GP, even if you start to feel better. Sometimes a sample of your mucus may need to be tested to see what's causing your RTI. ### Important: Use of antibiotics Antibiotics are only used to treat bacterial infections. They're not used for treating viral infections because they do not work for this type of infection. ## How to avoid spreading a respiratory tract infection Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are often spread in the coughs and sneezes of someone with an infection. To reduce the chance of passing an RTI on to others: - cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze - wash your hands regularly - throw away used tissues immediately ## How to avoid getting a respiratory tract infection If you keep getting respiratory tract infections or you're at a high risk of getting one (for example, because you're over the age of 65 or have a serious long-term health condition), you should: - ask a GP about the annual [flu vaccine](https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/) - ask if you should have the [pneumococcal vaccine](https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/pneumococcal-vaccine/) – this helps prevent pneumonia - stop smoking if you smoke ## Types of respiratory tract infection There are several different types of respiratory tract infection (RTI). They're usually grouped into upper RTIs and lower RTIs. Upper RTI affect the sinuses and throat. They include: - [common cold](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/common-cold/) - [sinusitis](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sinusitis-sinus-infection/) (sinus infection) - [tonsillitis](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tonsillitis/) - [laryngitis](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/laryngitis/) Lower RTIs affect the airways and lungs. They include: - [bronchitis](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bronchitis/) - [bronchiolitis](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bronchiolitis/) - [chest infection](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chest-infection/) - [pneumonia](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pneumonia/) (lung infection) [Flu](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/flu/) and [COVID-19](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/) can both be upper or lower RTIs. Lower RTIs tend to last longer and can be more serious. 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## Symptoms of a respiratory tract infection Symptoms of a respiratory tract infection include: - a [cough](https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/cough/) – you may bring up mucus (phlegm) - sneezing - a stuffy or runny nose - a [sore throat](https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/sore-throat/) - [headaches](https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/headaches/) - muscle aches - breathlessness, tight chest or wheezing - a high temperature - feeling generally unwell ## How to treat a respiratory tract infection yourself Most respiratory tract infections (RTIs) pass within 1 to 2 weeks. You can usually treat your symptoms at home. ### Do - get plenty of rest - drink lots of water to loosen any mucus and make it easier to cough up - drink a hot lemon and honey drink to help soothe a cough (not suitable for babies under 1 year old) - gargle with warm salty water if you have a sore throat (children should not try this) - raise your head up while sleeping using extra pillows to make breathing easier and clear your chest of mucus - use painkillers to bring down a fever and help ease a sore throat, headaches and muscle pain ### Don’t - do not let children breathe in steam from a bowl of hot water as there's a risk of scalding - do not give aspirin to children under 16 - do not smoke – it can make your symptoms worse How to make a hot lemon and honey drink 1. Squeeze half a lemon into a mug of boiled water 2. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey 3. Drink while still warm Do not give hot drinks to small children. How to gargle with salt water 1. Dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water – warm water helps salt dissolve 2. Gargle with the solution then spit it out – do not swallow it 3. Repeat as often as you like ### A pharmacist can help with an RTI A pharmacist can suggest treatments to help relieve your symptoms, such as [decongestants](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/decongestants/) and nasal sprays. You can also buy cough medicines and throat lozenges, although there's little evidence to show they help. Some treatments contain [paracetamol](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/paracetamol-for-adults-old/) and [ibuprofen](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/ibuprofen-for-adults/). If you're taking these medicines separately, be careful not to take more than the recommended dose. Certain treatments are not suitable for children, babies and pregnant women. Your pharmacist can advise you about the best treatment for you or your child. [Find a pharmacy](https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy) ## Non-urgent advice: See a GP if: You have symptoms of a respiratory tract infection and: - you feel very unwell or your symptoms get worse - you've had a high temperature for more than 3 days - you cough up blood or bloodstained mucus - you've had a cough for more than 3 weeks - you're pregnant - you're over 65 - you have a weakened immune system – for example, because you have a condition like [diabetes](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diabetes/) or you're having [chemotherapy](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/chemotherapy/) - you have a long-term health condition, such as a heart, lung or kidney condition You may have [pneumonia](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pneumonia/) if your symptoms are severe. ## Treatment for a respiratory tract infection from a GP Treatment for a respiratory tract infection (RTI) will depend on the cause of your infection. If your RTI is caused by a virus (like the [common cold](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/common-cold/)), it will usually clear up by itself after a few weeks. Antibiotics will not help. If your RTI is caused by bacteria (like [pneumonia](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pneumonia/)), a GP may prescribe [antibiotics](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antibiotics/). Make sure you complete the whole course as advised by a GP, even if you start to feel better. Sometimes a sample of your mucus may need to be tested to see what's causing your RTI. ### Important: Use of antibiotics Antibiotics are only used to treat bacterial infections. They're not used for treating viral infections because they do not work for this type of infection. ## How to avoid spreading a respiratory tract infection Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are often spread in the coughs and sneezes of someone with an infection. To reduce the chance of passing an RTI on to others: - cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze - wash your hands regularly - throw away used tissues immediately ## How to avoid getting a respiratory tract infection If you keep getting respiratory tract infections or you're at a high risk of getting one (for example, because you're over the age of 65 or have a serious long-term health condition), you should: - ask a GP about the annual [flu vaccine](https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/) - ask if you should have the [pneumococcal vaccine](https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/pneumococcal-vaccine/) – this helps prevent pneumonia - stop smoking if you smoke ## Types of respiratory tract infection There are several different types of respiratory tract infection (RTI). They're usually grouped into upper RTIs and lower RTIs. Upper RTI affect the sinuses and throat. They include: - [common cold](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/common-cold/) - [sinusitis](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sinusitis-sinus-infection/) (sinus infection) - [tonsillitis](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tonsillitis/) - [laryngitis](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/laryngitis/) Lower RTIs affect the airways and lungs. They include: - [bronchitis](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bronchitis/) - [bronchiolitis](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bronchiolitis/) - [chest infection](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chest-infection/) - [pneumonia](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pneumonia/) (lung infection) [Flu](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/flu/) and [COVID-19](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/) can both be upper or lower RTIs. Lower RTIs tend to last longer and can be more serious. Page last reviewed: 23 December 2024 Next review due: 23 December 2027

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