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Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

Pediatrics In Review, 2015
The upper respiratory system includes the nose, nasal cavity, pharynx, and larynx with subglottic area of trachea. In the normal circumstances, air enters the respiratory system through nostrils where it is filtered, humidified and warmed inside the nasal cavity.
Tekavec Trkanjec, Jasna, Peroš-Golubičić, Tatjana   +1 more
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Social networks in relation to self-reported symptomatic infections in individuals aged 40–75 - the Maastricht study – [PDF]

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2018
Background Most infections are spread through social networks (detrimental effect). However, social networks may also lower infection acquisition (beneficial effect).
Stephanie Brinkhues, Miranda T. Schram, Christian J. P. A. Hoebe, Mirjam E. E. Kretzschmar, Annemarie Koster, Pieter C. Dagnelie, Simone J. S. Sep, Sander M. J. van Kuijk, Paul H. M. Savelkoul, Nicole H. T. M. Dukers-Muijrers   +9 more
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Saline nasal irrigation for acute upper respiratory tract infections (Review) [PDF]

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2015
BACKGROUND: Acute upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), including the common cold and rhinosinusitis, are common afflictions that cause discomfort and debilitation and contribute significantly to workplace absenteeism.
King, David, Mitchell, Ben, Spurling, Geoffrey K. P., Williams, Christopher P.   +3 more
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Human coronaviruses associated with upper respiratory tract infections in three rural areas of Ghana. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2014
BackgroundAcute respiratory tract infections (ARI) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries, especially in Africa. This study sought to determine whether human coronaviruses (HCoVs) are associated with upper respiratory ...
Michael Owusu, Augustina Annan, Victor Max Corman, Richard Larbi, Priscilla Anti, Jan Felix Drexler, Olivia Agbenyega, Yaw Adu-Sarkodie, Christian Drosten   +8 more
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Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Sport and the Immune System Response. A Review

Biology, 2021
Simple Summary This review aims at clarifying the relationships of heavy training with the upper respiratory tract infections (URTI), a topic which has reach the public awareness with the recent outbreaks of Covid 19.
A. Cicchella, C. Stefanelli, M. Massaro
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Oropharyngeal Probiotic ENT-K12 Prevents Respiratory Tract Infections Among Frontline Medical Staff Fighting Against COVID-19: A Pilot Study

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2021
Healthcare workers at the frontline are facing a substantial risk of respiratory tract infection during the COVID-19 outbreak due to an extremely stressful work schedule and public health event.
Qiang Wang, Xuan Lin, Xiaochen Xiang, Wanxin Liu, Ying Fang, Haiping Chen, Fang Tang, Hongyan Guo, Di Chen, Xiafen Hu, Qingming Wu, Baoli Zhu, Baoli Zhu, Baoli Zhu, Baoli Zhu, Junbo Xia   +15 more
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Upper respiratory tract infections [PDF]

The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 2001
Acute respiratory infections accounts for 20-40% of outpatient and 12-35% of inpatient attendance in a general hospital. Upper respiratory tract infections including nasopharyngitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis and otitis media constitute 87.5% of the total episodes of respiratory infections.
Jain, Neemisha, Lodha, R., Kabra, S. K.
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Detection of Human Bocavirus in Nephrotic Syndrome Children with Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

The Iraqi Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023
Background: Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a frequent chronic illness marked by changes in permselectivity at the glomerular capillary wall, as a result, it is unable to limit protein loss through the urine.
Husam Lazim, Shatha Ali, Asmaa Salim   +2 more
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Streptococcus pneumoniae enhances human respiratory syncytial virus infection in vitro and in vivo [PDF]

, 2015
Human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) and Streptococcus pneumoniae are important causative agents of respiratory tract infections. Both pathogens are associated with seasonal disease outbreaks in the pediatric population, and can often be detected ...
Amerongen, G. (Geert) van, Duprex, W.P. (William Paul), Elberse, K. (Karin), Louwen, R.P.L. (Rogier), Luijendijk, A. (Ad), Nguyen, D.T. (Tien), Osterhaus, A.D.M.E. (Albert), Swart, R.L. (Rik) de, Yüksel, S. (Selma)   +8 more
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Influences of bovine colostrum on nasal swab microbiome and viral upper respiratory tract infections – A case report

Respiratory Medicine Case Reports, 2020
Bovine colostrum has been advocated as a source of immunity against external environmental microorganisms. Recurrent upper respiratory tract infections present a critical public health concern in the developing countries.
Ahmad Alsayed, Abdulhameed Al-Doori, Abdullah Al-Dulaimi, Abdullah Alnaseri, Juhayna Abuhashish, Khaled Aliasin, Ibrahim Alfayoumi   +6 more
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