Can upper respiratory tract infection cause gum swelling

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There are many types of diseases in upper respiratory tract infection, such as common cold, viral pharyngitis and laryngitis. Let's see if upper respiratory tract infection can cause gum swelling.

Can upper respiratory tract infection cause gum swelling

First of all: upper respiratory tract infection can cause gingival swelling and pain, after the illness need to make clear the condition, which is conducive to treatment.

Second: upper respiratory tract infection, also known as the common cold. It is the general term of acute inflammation including nasal cavity, pharynx or larynx. Generalized Shanggan is not a disease diagnosis, but a group of diseases, including common cold, viral pharyngitis, laryngitis, herpangina, pharyngeal conjunctival fever, bacterial pharyngeal tonsillitis.

Finally: the disease is mild, short duration, self limited disease, most patients have a good prognosis. However, a few patients who are old, weak and have more basic diseases, especially those with severe chronic lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), may have poor prognosis due to serious complications.

matters needing attention

Avoid cold, rain, excessive fatigue; avoid contact with cold patients, avoid dirty hands contact mouth, eyes, nose. Elderly and vulnerable people should pay more attention to protection, and wear masks when upper respiratory tract infection is prevalent to avoid places with too many people. And appropriate outdoor exercise, can enhance the body's resistance.