upper respiratory

adjective

: of, relating to, or affecting the upper respiratory tract
upper respiratory infections

Examples of upper respiratory in a Sentence

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The Indianapolis shelter identified cats with symptoms of mycoplasma, upper respiratory infections, calicivirus or panleukopenia. Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025 Viral lung infections start out as viral respiratory illnesses, which can affect the upper respiratory tract (the vocal cords and above) and the lower respiratory tract (below the vocal cords). Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 24 Sep. 2025 These are likely to include areas such as preventive care, common infections (such as upper respiratory or urinary tract) and minor musculoskeletal injuries. Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 But the drugs can cause side effects such as upper respiratory infections, fatigue, nausea and gastrointestinal issues. Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for upper respiratory

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of upper respiratory was in 1841

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“Upper respiratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upper%20respiratory. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

upper respiratory

adjective
: of, relating to, or affecting the upper respiratory tract
upper respiratory infection
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