respiratory infection
Noun: A respiratory infection is any infectious disease that affects the respiratory tract, which includes the airways, lungs, and related structures. These infections can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or other pathogens and commonly involve symptoms like coughing, sore throat, congestion, and difficulty breathing.
The term "respiratory infection" is a general medical term used to categorize illnesses affecting the breathing system. It is often modified by more specific terms to indicate the location or cause. - He was diagnosed with a respiratory infection and prescribed antibiotics. - Upper respiratory infections, like the common cold, are very frequent in winter. - The hospital is seeing an increase in severe lower respiratory infections such as pneumonia.
- "Acute respiratory infection (ARI)": A common public health term for infections that may interfere with normal breathing, often used in epidemiological contexts.
- Children under five are particularly vulnerable to acute respiratory infections.
- Upper respiratory infection (URI): An infection of the upper airways, including the nose, sinuses, and throat (e.g., common cold, sinusitis).
- Lower respiratory infection (LRI): An infection of the lower airways and lungs (e.g., bronchitis, pneumonia).
- Respiratory tract infection (RTI): A fully synonymous term for "respiratory infection."
- Respiratory tract infection (RTI)
- Chest infection (often implies a lower respiratory infection)
- "To contract a respiratory infection": To become infected with a respiratory illness.
- Travelers are advised to wash hands frequently to avoid contracting a respiratory infection.
- "To recover from a respiratory infection": To get better after having such an illness.
- It took her two weeks to fully recover from the respiratory infection.
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any infection of the respiratory tract
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