lower respiratory
adjective
: of, relating to, or affecting the lower respiratory tract
a lower respiratory infection
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In August, the FDA approved the RSVpreF vaccine for use in pregnant people during weeks 32 through 36 of gestation for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease in infants.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Sep. 2023
Results from clinical trials show Beyfortus prevents RSV lower respiratory tract disease in infants and children entering or during their first RSV season.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2023
In a clinical trial with nearly 25,000 participants, Arexvy was shown to be 83 percent effective in preventing lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV in older adults.
—Carolyn Y. Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, 4 May 2023
Key Facts GlaxoSmithKline’s Arexvy is now approved for people ages 60 and older to prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 3 May 2023
In a Phase 3 clinical trial, the Pfizer vaccine was shown to reduce the risk of severe lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV by 82% at three months after birth and 69% at six months.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 21 Aug. 2023
When a lower respiratory infection (such as viral pneumonia) is suspected, the healthcare provider may ask for a sputum specimen.
—Sherry Christiansen Updated, Verywell Health, 3 Aug. 2023
Respiratory syncytial virus causes lower respiratory illness and is most severe for older adults and babies under 6 months old.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 8 June 2023
The virus causes a lower respiratory illness that is generally mild, but in serious cases can lead to pneumonia or bronchiolitis, which inflames airways and clogs them with mucus.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 3 Aug. 2023
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Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Sep. 2023
Results from clinical trials show Beyfortus prevents RSV lower respiratory tract disease in infants and children entering or during their first RSV season.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2023
In a clinical trial with nearly 25,000 participants, Arexvy was shown to be 83 percent effective in preventing lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV in older adults.
—Carolyn Y. Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, 4 May 2023
Key Facts GlaxoSmithKline’s Arexvy is now approved for people ages 60 and older to prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 3 May 2023
In a Phase 3 clinical trial, the Pfizer vaccine was shown to reduce the risk of severe lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV by 82% at three months after birth and 69% at six months.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 21 Aug. 2023
When a lower respiratory infection (such as viral pneumonia) is suspected, the healthcare provider may ask for a sputum specimen.
—Sherry Christiansen Updated, Verywell Health, 3 Aug. 2023
Respiratory syncytial virus causes lower respiratory illness and is most severe for older adults and babies under 6 months old.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 8 June 2023
The virus causes a lower respiratory illness that is generally mild, but in serious cases can lead to pneumonia or bronchiolitis, which inflames airways and clogs them with mucus.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 3 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1883, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of lower respiratory was
in 1883
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lower respiratory
adjective
: of, relating to, or affecting the lower respiratory tract
lower respiratory infections
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