upper respiratory
adjective
: of, relating to, or affecting the upper respiratory tract
upper respiratory infections
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Chemical irritants, commonly called tear gas, cause intense pain and irritation of the eyes, skin and upper respiratory tract.
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Michele Heisler, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Coulier headed to the doctor after suffering from an upper respiratory infection caused by major swelling in his lymph nodes.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
May Reduce Cold and Flu Symptoms Elderberry is best known as a treatment for colds and other upper respiratory infections.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 3 Feb. 2026
Aaron also had a serious upper respiratory infection in 2019, according to The Daily Mail.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
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Michele Heisler, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Coulier headed to the doctor after suffering from an upper respiratory infection caused by major swelling in his lymph nodes.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
May Reduce Cold and Flu Symptoms Elderberry is best known as a treatment for colds and other upper respiratory infections.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 3 Feb. 2026
Aaron also had a serious upper respiratory infection in 2019, according to The Daily Mail.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Upper respiratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upper%20respiratory. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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