The virus inflames the membranes in the nose, throat, and upper airway. There are more than different viruses that cause an Upper Respiratory Infection. URI viruses are spread by direct contact with an infected person and objects, like toys or keyboards that are contaminated with the virus.
URI is also spread through the air when an infected person talks, coughs or sneezes. A person can be contagious several hours before onset of illness and up to 5 days after symptoms begin. URI is usually a mild illness; however complications can include ear infection, sinus infection, pneumonia, and throat infection.
Antibiotics are not effective against viral Upper Respiratory Infection. Get bed rest and drink plenty of fluids. Consult your physician before using over-the-counter medications or if symptoms do not improve. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Darker or greener nasal discharge does not mean the child is more ill or contagious or has a greater need for antibiotics.
Respiratory droplet route: Contact with large droplets that form when a child talks, coughs, or sneezes. These droplets can land on or be rubbed into the eyes, nose, or mouth. The droplets do not stay in the air; they usually travel no more than 3 feet and fall onto the ground.
Contact with the respiratory secretions from or objects contaminated by children who carry these viruses. Use good hand-hygiene technique at all the times listed in Chapter 2. Prevent contact with respiratory secretions. Teach everyone to remove any mucus or debris on skin or other surfaces and perform hand hygiene right after using facial tissues or having contact with mucus to prevent the spread of disease by contaminated hands.
Change or cover clothing with mucus on it. Dispose of facial tissues that contain nasal secretions after each use. Sanitize or disinfect surfaces that are touched by hands frequently, such as toys, tables, and doorknobs see Routine Schedule for Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting in Chapter 8.
Ventilate the facility with fresh outdoor air when possible and maintain temperature and humidity conditions as described in Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs Standard 5. Air quality: Have a contractor assess and recommend what should be done to have the air quality in the facility meet the current American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers standards www.
If your cat has any of the following signs, contact your veterinarian. Please enjoy this video from Jackson Galaxy, a well-known cat behaviorist and host of How much will it cost to care for a new animal companion?
How contagious is URI and can your own pets contract it? What are the signs of URI? Sneezing Runny nose Red and or runny eyes Sores on the tongue, lips, nose or roof of mouth Fever Lack of appetite Decreased energy, lethargy When should you contact a veterinarian? Not eating for more than 24 hours. Green or yellow discharge from the nose or eyes your veterinarian may prescribe antibiotics for this.
Difficulty breathing, especially panting or breathing through an open mouth. Depressed or unresponsive — a slight decrease in activity is expected, but contact your veterinarian if your cat is much less active than usual or than you would expect.
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