Upper respiratory tract infections ( URI or URTI ) are the illnesses caused by an acute infection which involves the upper respiratory tract : nose , sinuses , pharynx or larynx . This commonly includes: tonsillitis, pharyngitis , laryngitis , sinusitis , otitis media , and the common cold . Common URI terms are defined as follows: Rhinitis - Inflammation of the nasal mucosa Rhinosinusitis or sinusitis - Inflammation of the nares and paranasal sinuses, including frontal, ethmoid, maxillary, and sphenoid Nasopharyngitis (rhinopharyngitis or the common cold) - Inflammation of the nares, pharynx,hypopharynx, uvula, and tonsils Pharyngitis - Inflammation of the pharynx, hypopharynx, uvula, and tonsils Epiglottitis (supraglottitis) - Inflammation of the superior portion of the larynx and supraglottic area Laryngitis - Inflammation of the larynx Laryngotracheitis - Inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and subglottic area Tracheitis - Inflammation of the trachea and subglottic area
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I have had a cold for two weeks. I live in XXX, but moved from XXX for 8 months. I also have Chron's Disease and am taking humira. This happens to me every year, several times a year. Could it be a side effect of the humira...
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I think my daughter is suffering from Cyclic Vomitting Syndrome . Is there a doctor in XXXX City that is familiar with this issue that can treat her, and minimize the episodes. I believe this latest episode is related to her menstural cycle, combined with an upper respiratory infection. Who can help her to mimize the episode, what prescribtions...
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my child is suffering from chronic urti from last two months his paeds has prescribed him budecort.5 bd and levolin.31 bd with inhalex( ambroxol )respules bd i want to ask for how many days he can continue to take steroids is there any effect on growth of child his age is 3 years now and growth is normal
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Hi, I was at the doctor three weeks ago and I was put on some medications some I took some I did not but I was told I had a upper respiratory infection and i think I am over that but I still have a really bad cough and it is really bothering me and its mucus producing at times and I have tried different medicines but none are working what should...
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i am 51 and just had my blood work done. I am a female. my total cholestrol is 245 and my ldl is 174. My sugar is 110. I am 5ft.1 and weigh 165lbs. My doctor put me on 40mg. of simvastatin once a day, and on a diet . I have taken it for 6 days and i am going to stop taking it. The side effects are very scary from wht i am reading . I also have a...
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i am 51 and just had my blood work done. I am a female. my total cholestrol is 245 and my ldl is 174. My sugar is 110. I am 5ft.1 and weigh 165lbs. My doctor put me on 40mg. of simvastatin once a day, and on a diet . I have taken it for 6 days and i am going to stop taking it. The side effects are very scary from wht i am reading. I also have a...
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Can a child 11 year old weighing more than 45Kgs take the amoclan bid tablet for respiratory tract infections? If so how many mg and how frequently?
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Can a child 11 year old weighing more than 45Kgs take the amoclan bid tablet for respiratory tract infections? If so how many mg and how frequently?
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Can you get the Upper respiratory tract infection again if you all ready had it once?
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My Grand son 5 years old got Acute upper respiratory infection Muit site Nec. I want to kknow Can it cure with medicne (With out oparation)
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