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What are two ways upper respiratory tract infections are spread?
What are two ways upper respiratory tract infections are spread?
Which of these is NOT an upper respiratory tract infection?
Which of these is NOT an upper respiratory tract infection?
What are two common symptoms of a laryngeal cancer?
What are two common symptoms of a laryngeal cancer?
Smoking and air pollution are the only causes of COPD.
Smoking and air pollution are the only causes of COPD.
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What are some common symptoms of COPD?
What are some common symptoms of COPD?
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COPD is curable.
COPD is curable.
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What is the most common cause of emphysema?
What is the most common cause of emphysema?
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What are some common symptoms of emphysema?
What are some common symptoms of emphysema?
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What is the best way to prevent emphysema?
What is the best way to prevent emphysema?
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Match the following types of asthma treatment with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
- Affects the upper part of the respiratory system, including sinuses and throat
- Upper respiratory infections are contagious, passing from person to person through respiratory droplets or hand-to-hand contact
- People with an upper respiratory infection can spread it through sneezing or coughing without covering their nose and mouth, spreading germs into the air
- These germs can be inhaled by others
- Infection can also spread by coughing or sneezing into hands and then touching someone else's hand.
Lower Respiratory Infection
- Affects the airways and lungs
- Generally last longer and are more serious than upper respiratory infections
- Includes bronchitis (lung infection causing cough and fever)
- Bronchiolitis (lung infection mainly affecting young children)
- Chest infections
- Pneumonia
Causes of Respiratory Infections
- Respiratory infections occur when viruses (or bacteria) enter the respiratory system
- Infection can occur from touching infected surfaces or shaking hands with an infected person.
Who is at Risk for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections?
- Anyone can catch a respiratory infection; however, certain groups are more at risk
- Children are more at risk as they often interact with other children and may not always wash their hands.
Diagnosis of Upper Respiratory Infections
- Diagnosis is based on physical examinations of the nose, ears, throat and chest areas to assess breathing.
- Other tests may be necessary if the provider is concerned a lung infection or other condition may exist
- Tests such as a Chest X-ray, Lung CT scan, Lung (pulmonary) function test to see lung function, Nasal swab, Throat swab and Sputum test (when coughing up phlegm) may be required
Symptoms of Upper Respiratory Infections
- Coughing
- Fever
- Hoarse voice
- Fatigue
- Red eyes
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- Swollen lymph nodes (swelling on the sides of the neck)
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This quiz covers the basics of upper and lower respiratory tract infections, including their causes, symptoms, and transmission methods. Learn how these infections affect different parts of the respiratory system and their seriousness. Test your knowledge on how respiratory infections spread and their impact on health.
