Upper respiratory infection
An upper respiratory infection refers to an infection that involves the lining of the breathing passages above the lungs. It usually refers to infections that involve multiple areas simultaneously such as the nose, sinus, ears, throat, voice box, or windpipe.
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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I have an upper respiratory infection, could you please help me?
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Should i go back to work after 3 days with an upper respiratory infection?
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What are the long-term complications of an untreated upper respiratory infection?
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Is covid considered an upper respiratory infection?
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Are upper respiratory infections contagious to elders?
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What kind of antibiotic helps sinusitis and upper respiratory infections? Cause if have this then Amoxcillin isn't going to help me.
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Can upper respiratory infection be contagious?
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Can an upper respiratory infection cause dizziness?
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How will smoking cause upper respiratory infection?
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I was wondering is an upper respiratory infection contagious?
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Dr said i have upper respiratory infection, how long is that contagious for?
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Can nadolol make upper respiratory infections worse? Aka more shortness of breath
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Is this upper respiratory infection going around now in princeton wv is it contagious?
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Hi, i get viral upper respiratory infection like every two months. Otherwise healthy, should i worry?
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Can anything be given to treat an upper respiratory infection or does it just have to run it's course?
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Could you tell me what's the best medicine you can buy over-the-counter for an upper respiratory infection?
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What are the symptoms of upper respiratory infection and what kinds of drugs can give to baby of 8 month old?
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Good morning doctors. Does the Pfizer vaccine offer any protection against colds/upper respiratory infections/flu?
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6month old has upper respiratory infection goin on day 9 and she's worse. Could it have turned into something else?
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