respiratory infections
Lung and airway diseases
Respiratory infections are illnesses caused by viruses, bacteria, or other pathogens that affect the airways and lungs.
Upper respiratory infections target the nose, sinuses, and throat—the common cold and strep throat are familiar examples.
Lower respiratory infections like pneumonia and bronchitis affect the lungs and bronchial tubes and tend to be more serious.
She's been fighting a respiratory infection for two weeks.
The term encompasses everything from mild sniffles to life-threatening conditions.
- coughExplosive airway clearing
- coughing fitInvoluntary repeated throat-clearing spasm
- feverElevated body temperature
- sick dayPaid absence for illness
- lungsRespiratory chest organs
cold and flu · bronchitis · nose · bacteria · sinusitis · rhinovirus · virus · pneumonia · chest · chest cold · wheezing · coronavirus · runny nose · tuberculosis · mucus · vaccination · sore throat · strep throat
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