upper respiratory
adjective
: of, relating to, or affecting the upper respiratory tract
upper respiratory infections
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The infections may cause upper respiratory tract infections that can be fatal, as well as conjunctivitis, gastrointestinal symptoms, encephalitis and encephalopathy, the WHO says.
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Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
These bacteria attach to the cilia -- the tiny, hair-like structures found on the surface of cells – of the upper respiratory system and release toxins.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 31 May 2024
The 2-week-old kitten was dehydrated, underweight, had minor cuts and had an upper respiratory infection.
—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
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Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
These bacteria attach to the cilia -- the tiny, hair-like structures found on the surface of cells – of the upper respiratory system and release toxins.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 31 May 2024
The 2-week-old kitten was dehydrated, underweight, had minor cuts and had an upper respiratory infection.
—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
See all Example Sentences for upper respiratory
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“Upper respiratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upper%20respiratory. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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