Respiratory Tract Infection

WELCOME TO  MY WEBSITE An  upper respiratory tract infection  ( URTI ) is an illness caused by an acute infection, which involves the upper respiratory tract, including the nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx or trachea.This commonly includes nasal obstruction, sore throat, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, otitis media, and the common cold.Most infections are viral in nature, and in other instances, the cause is bacterial.URTIs can also be fungal or helminthic in origin, but these are less common. In 2015, 17.2 billion cases of URTIs are estimated to have occurred.   As of 2014, they caused about 3,000 deaths, down from 4,000 in 1990. Cough medicine No good evidence exists for or against the effectiveness of over-the-counter cough medications for reducing coughing in adults or children.Children under 2 years old should not be given any type of cough or cold ...

  Lower respiratory tract infections are any infections in the lungs or below the voice box. These include pneumonia, bronchitis, and tuberculosis. A lower respiratory tract infection can affect the airways, such as with bronchitis, or the air sacs at the end of the airways, as in the case of pneumonia. In this article, we look at the causes and symptoms of lower respiratory tract infections and discuss their treatments and prevention. Symptoms Symptoms of lower respiratory tract infections vary and depend on the severity of the infection. Less severe infections can have symptoms similar to the common cold, including: a stuffed up or a runny nose a dry cough a low  fever a mild  sore throat a dull  headache In more severe infections, symptoms can include: a severe cough that may produce phlegm fever difficulty breathing a blue tint to the skin rapid breathing chest pain wheezing Upper vs. lower respiratory tract infections Lower respiratory tract infections differ fr...