Respiratory tract infections are infectious diseases involving the respiratory tract. An infection of this type usually is further classified as an upper respiratory tract infection or a lower respiratory tract infection. Lower respiratory infections, such as pneumonia, tend to be far more severe than upper respiratory infections, such as the common cold.
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Typical infections of the upper respiratory tract include tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, certain influenza types, covid-19 and the common cold. Symptoms can include cough, sore throat, runny nose, nasal congestion, headache, low-grade fever, facial pressure, and sneezing.
The lower respiratory tract consists of the trachea, bronchial tubes, bronchioles, and the lungs. Lower respiratory tract infections are generally more severe than upper respiratory infections. The two most common are bronchitis and pneumonia.
Doctor will examinate you and maybe ask for complementary investigations such as chest X ray to diagnose the type of the respiratory infection. The treatment will depend on the cause and type of the infection.
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