Upper Respiratory Infection (Noun)
Meaning
Infection of the upper respiratory tract.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- She was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection after experiencing a week of congestion and coughing.
- The common cold is a type of upper respiratory infection that affects millions of people worldwide every year.
- Upper respiratory infections can be caused by a variety of viruses and bacteria, including influenza and streptococcus.
- He missed several days of work due to an upper respiratory infection that left him feeling weak and fatigued.
- Children are particularly susceptible to upper respiratory infections due to their underdeveloped immune systems and frequent exposure to germs.