Children’s Medical Center provides medically reviewed information about colds, viruses and other illnesses going around the Denver, Colorado metro area. Please select a topic below to review information about and recommendations on caring for these conditions.
Upper Respiratory Infection
We are currently seeing children and adolescents with viral upper respiratory infections: severe nasal congestion and secretions, sore throat, occasional vomiting and fever for 2-3 days. These symptoms are followed by a dry, persistent cough that may last for 5-10 days.See also: Sinus Pain or Congestion