upper respiratory
adjective
: of, relating to, or affecting the upper respiratory tract
upper respiratory infections
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The 2-week-old kitten was dehydrated, underweight, had minor cuts and had an upper respiratory infection.
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Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 10 May 2024
Some included in the outbreak had no symptoms at all, but others experienced upper respiratory tract infections leading to hospitalizations, 40% of which were fatal.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
Chemicals in scented products can create headaches, nausea, upper respiratory problems, and skin irritation.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
In traditional Native American and Hispanic medicine, osha has treated several upper respiratory conditions.1 Today, the extract is commonly used as a decongestant.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024
Seems like early winter is the season for upper respiratory illnesses.
—Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 12 Jan. 2024
In December of last year, the adorable orange tabby and his siblings were brought to the Arizona Humane Society underweight with severe upper respiratory infections.
—The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2024
Bovine colostrum may be particularly useful during cold and flu season, a meta-analysis published in the Journal of Functional Foods suggests, thanks to the supplement's link to fewer incidents of upper respiratory tract infection.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2024
The Trojans were without rim protector Joshua Morgan, who has an upper respiratory infection.
—Beth Harris, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024
Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 10 May 2024
Some included in the outbreak had no symptoms at all, but others experienced upper respiratory tract infections leading to hospitalizations, 40% of which were fatal.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
Chemicals in scented products can create headaches, nausea, upper respiratory problems, and skin irritation.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
In traditional Native American and Hispanic medicine, osha has treated several upper respiratory conditions.1 Today, the extract is commonly used as a decongestant.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024
Seems like early winter is the season for upper respiratory illnesses.
—Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 12 Jan. 2024
In December of last year, the adorable orange tabby and his siblings were brought to the Arizona Humane Society underweight with severe upper respiratory infections.
—The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2024
Bovine colostrum may be particularly useful during cold and flu season, a meta-analysis published in the Journal of Functional Foods suggests, thanks to the supplement's link to fewer incidents of upper respiratory tract infection.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2024
The Trojans were without rim protector Joshua Morgan, who has an upper respiratory infection.
—Beth Harris, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024
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“Upper respiratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upper%20respiratory. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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