catarrhal
Relating to congestion
Catarrhal describes inflammation of mucous membranes, especially in the nose and throat, with excessive mucus production.
The term appears in medical contexts: catarrhal fever, catarrhal inflammation.
A catarrhal cough or cold involves congestion and discharge rather than dry symptoms.
Viscous airway secretion
- mucusProtective bodily secretion
- sputumExpelled lung mucus
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
- secretionSubstance released by glands
exudate · rhinorrhea · expectoration · postnasal · viscous · hawking · clearance · productive
Explosive airway clearing
- wheezeWhistling labored breath
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- decongestantDrug reducing nasal swelling
expectorant · inhaler · nebulizer · bronchodilator · trachea · bronchioles · larynx · dyspnea
Inflamed nasal membrane
- pharyngitisInflamed upper airway lining
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
- laryngitisInflamed voice box condition
tonsillitis · otitis · adenoiditis · tracheitis · epiglottitis · croup · turbinates · swelling
Microscopic infectious agent
- coldLow temperature state
- fluContagious respiratory illness
- feverElevated body temperature
- chillsShivering spells from illness
malaise · contagious · immunity · antihistamine · antipyretic · symptoms · headache · fatigue
phlegm
Viscous airway secretion
secretion · exudate · rhinorrhea · expectoration · postnasal · viscous · hawking · clearance · productive · watery
cough
Explosive airway clearing
- wheezeWhistling labored breath
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
decongestant · expectorant · inhaler · nebulizer · bronchodilator · trachea · bronchioles · larynx · dyspnea · pulmonologist
rhinitis
Inflamed nasal membrane
- pharyngitisInflamed upper airway lining
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
laryngitis · tonsillitis · otitis · adenoiditis · tracheitis · epiglottitis · croup · turbinates · swelling · irritation
virus
Microscopic infectious agent
chills · malaise · contagious · immunity · antihistamine · antipyretic · symptoms · headache · fatigue · infectious
catarrhalclear
Without obstruction or fog
dry · healthy · patent · unobstructed · asymptomatic