upper respiratory
adjective
: of, relating to, or affecting the upper respiratory tract
upper respiratory infections
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He had recently been hospitalized for an upper respiratory infection.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
In late May, he was hospitalized in New York City following an upper respiratory issue.
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Dan Hyman,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
The famed executive had been hospitalized earlier this year for an upper respiratory infection, The New York Times reported.
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Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
He was hospitalized in late May for an upper respiratory issue, Rolling Stone reported, but was discharged earlier this month.
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Jason Kravarik,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
In late May, he was hospitalized in New York City following an upper respiratory issue.
—
Dan Hyman,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
The famed executive had been hospitalized earlier this year for an upper respiratory infection, The New York Times reported.
—
Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
He was hospitalized in late May for an upper respiratory issue, Rolling Stone reported, but was discharged earlier this month.
—
Jason Kravarik,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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 28 Jun. 2026.
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