Diseases
respiratory tract infections
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Overview
An upper respiratory infection affects the upper part of your respiratory system, including your sinuses and throat. Upper respiratory infection symptoms include a runny nose, sore throat and cough. Treatment for upper respiratory infections often includes rest, fluids and over-the-counter pain relievers.
Symptoms
- fever
- cough.
- hoarse voice.
- fatigue and lack of energy.
- red eyes. and runny nose.
Causes
- viruses involved may be the influenza viruses, respiratory syncytial virus (rsv), parainfluenza viruses, or respiratory adenoviruses.
- bacterial causes are like streptococcus pneumoniae, haemophilus influenzae, and moraxella catarrhalis.
Risk factors
- children are at a high risk since they are often with other children who may be
- children may also wash their hands less frequently than adults.
- those who have weak immune systems
Diagnosis
- lung (chest) x-ray.
- lung ct scan.
- nasal swab.
- throat swab.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is respiratory tract infections?
An upper respiratory infection affects the upper part of your respiratory system, including your sinuses and throat. Upper respiratory infection symptoms include a runny nose, sore throat and cough. Treatment for upper respiratory infections often includes rest, fluids and over-the-counter pain relievers.
What are the symptoms of respiratory tract infections?
fever, cough., hoarse voice., fatigue and lack of energy., red eyes. and runny nose.
What causes respiratory tract infections?
viruses involved may be the influenza viruses, respiratory syncytial virus (rsv), parainfluenza viruses, or respiratory adenoviruses.; bacterial causes are like streptococcus pneumoniae, haemophilus influenzae, and moraxella catarrhalis.
Which medicines are used for respiratory tract infections?
amoxicillin, amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, ampicillin, cefaclor, cefalexin, cefdinir, cefoperazone, cefoperazone-sulbactam, cefprozil, cephradine, cilastatin-imipenem, cloxacillin, doxycycline, flucloxacillin, oxytetracycline, roxithromycin
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