Bacterial and viral infections often result in upper respiratory illnesses, but the symptoms and how you treat them are different. Dr. Roger M. Oskvig explains five different types of upper respiratory illnesses and what you need to do to overcome them.

Second Opinion is an award-winning, health education television series sponsored by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association on behalf of several Blue plans. In Kansas, the program airs on KTWU Topeka, KPTS Wichita and SHPTV Bunker Hill. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has underwritten the series for the past several years.