Colds and Upper Respiratory Infections
Colds, upper respiratory infections, and URIs are common terms we use to describe viral illnesses that cause nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, fever, and cough. The fever usually lasts for 2-3 days, and the cough with congestion and runny nose may last for 5-10 days. The typical preschool-age child may experience 6-10 colds per year. Most colds resolve on their own with rest and fluids, but some may lead to ear infection, sinus infection, asthma attack, or other complications. If you are concerned about the possibility of one of these complications, please have your child seen in our office for an evaluation.
For more information: See also Colds, See also Sinus Pain or Congestion
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August 2, 2026
Exciting and free opportunity to learn from a nationally-known pediatric sleep specialist Join us for “My Baby Won’t Sleep,” an informative and engaging talk by Dr. Sanjay Kansagra. He is the director of the Duke Pediatric Neurology Sleep Program, inventor of Lullabee, author of "My Child Won't Sleep," and a social media educator @thatsleepdoc Who: Expectant parents and parents of young infants What: A parent-focused discussion of sleep for babies When: August 4, 2026, at 5:30 pm Where: Chapel Hill Children and Adolescents’ Clinic Why: To provide you with the tools and understanding you need for a better night's sleep Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D45AFAD2EA3F94-64616831-infant . You may share this with friends who are expecting a baby soon. Light snacks provided