6. Headaches
Headaches are no fun whenever you fall victim to one. Whether it’s the result of a heavy night’s drinking or after a bump to the head playing sports, there is little worse than a pounding head. The fact that a headache is a very common symptom of an upper respiratory infection then makes for an even more miserable experience than the person was already enduring.
Headaches may come and go on their own during a URI, but they can be encouraged along the way by ensuring the infected person, whether it’s you or someone you’re caring for, stays hydrated as much as possible. Good old fashioned water is the best thing to drink, as that’s what the body craves most of all to fend off the effects of dehydration, but any liquids including isotonic sports drinks and hot beverages will help to ensure dehydration doesn’t become yet another problem that a person with a URI would have to face.