Whether or not an upper respiratory tract infection can heal on its own needs to be determined according to the specific cause. 1. Viral infections: Upper respiratory tract infections caused by viruses can often heal on their own. During the period of illness, if the symptoms are serious, under the guidance of the doctor, medication can be given to treat the symptoms. If the patient has a headache, fever, you can follow the doctor’s advice to choose acetaminophen tablets, ibuprofen extended-release capsules and other drugs to reduce fever and pain. If the patient sneezes frequently and has a runny nose, you can use chlorpheniramine maleate tablets, benadryl hydrochloride tablets and other drugs to relieve the symptoms under the guidance of the doctor. 2. Bacterial infections: For upper respiratory tract infections caused by bacterial infections, some patients can be cured by themselves; however, for infants and young children, immunocompromised people, the elderly and the infirm, it is recommended to use antibiotics as prescribed by the doctor to avoid aggravation of the condition. It is recommended that patients suffering from upper respiratory tract infections, go to the hospital in a timely manner under the guidance of a doctor to treat, not blindly use their own medication.