I've read these mixed reviews from people. Most say not to take that antibiotics so I was curious as to what you all may think or what you do when u get this kind of thing on cycle. I've taken antibiotics amox/z pack while one cycle and never had issues but I wanted a few others opinions who have knowledge on the subject
The problem is...around 80% of URIs are misdiagnosed as bacterial when they are, in fact, viral.
However...if it is indeed bacterial you need to treat it like any other bacterial infection. Sure, your body might clear it, but if it doesn't you're looking at far worse complications like sepsis.
Typically the distinguishing features are early, short fever (first 1-2 days) for viral with symptom improvement by day 10. Bacterial usually has a later fever that starts a few days after symptoms, with worsening overall symptoms after 10 days.
Ironically, one of the risk factors for bacterial URI is a recent viral infection...so if it's your second time in recent memory it may in fact be bacterial.
There's a LOT of literature out there regarding this, so google is your friend if you really want to scrutinize.