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Is pneumonia an example of upper respiratory infection?
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No: Pneumonia is an example of a lower respiratory tract infection (ie in the lungs). Examples of upper respiratory tract infections include sinusitis, rhinitis, tracheitis. (infections of the sinuses, nose or upper airway respectively).
Answered 12/9/2014
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No: No it involves the lung tissue and so is a lower respiratory tract infection.
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