respiratory tract
noun
plural respiratory tracts
: a system of organs functioning in respiration and in humans consisting especially of the nose, nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs : respiratory system see lower respiratory tract, upper respiratory tract
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According to the paper, the medieval ruler likely dealt with some kind of inflammatory disorder of either the respiratory tract, the skin, or both.
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Jackie Appel, Popular Mechanics, 18 Aug. 2023
Effects of inhalation range from nausea to respiratory tract irritation, depending on the length of exposure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2023
So might anatomical responses to those changes, such as the effect of colder or drier air on mucous membranes and the epithelium of the respiratory tract.
—WIRED, 2 Oct. 2023
Staying hydrated also loosens the mucus in your baby's respiratory tract.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 25 Aug. 2023
When mixed with warm water, which can dissolve phlegm in the respiratory tract, honey can also help relieve coughing.8
Honey shouldn't be given to children under one.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 3 Sep. 2023
This liquid can be a range of colors, from clear to white to yellow to green, and comes from the respiratory tract.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 24 Aug. 2023
Endoscopy looks inside the body, for instance using an instrument through the nose or mouth to examine the upper digestive or respiratory tract.
—Doug Thompson, Arkansas Online, 5 Aug. 2023
For example, taking certain medications or having health conditions like gum disease, chronic acid reflux, diabetes, seasonal allergies, respiratory tract infections, and gastrointestinal conditions can all contribute to bad breath.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 25 May 2023
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Jackie Appel, Popular Mechanics, 18 Aug. 2023
Effects of inhalation range from nausea to respiratory tract irritation, depending on the length of exposure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2023
So might anatomical responses to those changes, such as the effect of colder or drier air on mucous membranes and the epithelium of the respiratory tract.
—WIRED, 2 Oct. 2023
Staying hydrated also loosens the mucus in your baby's respiratory tract.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 25 Aug. 2023
When mixed with warm water, which can dissolve phlegm in the respiratory tract, honey can also help relieve coughing.8
Honey shouldn't be given to children under one.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 3 Sep. 2023
This liquid can be a range of colors, from clear to white to yellow to green, and comes from the respiratory tract.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 24 Aug. 2023
Endoscopy looks inside the body, for instance using an instrument through the nose or mouth to examine the upper digestive or respiratory tract.
—Doug Thompson, Arkansas Online, 5 Aug. 2023
For example, taking certain medications or having health conditions like gum disease, chronic acid reflux, diabetes, seasonal allergies, respiratory tract infections, and gastrointestinal conditions can all contribute to bad breath.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 25 May 2023
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1842, in the meaning defined above
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respiratory tract
noun
: a system of organs functioning in respiration and in humans consisting especially of the nose, nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs : respiratory system see lower respiratory tract, upper respiratory tract
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