There's nothing cute about an Acute Respiratory Infection
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Acute Respiratory Infections
There’s nothing cute about an Acute Respiratory Infection People with high blood pressure need an honest assessment of their condition. Learn about the risks, causes
Acute Respiratory Infections
There’s nothing cute about an Acute Respiratory Infection People with high blood pressure need an honest assessment of their condition. Learn about the risks, causes
What is an acute respiratory infection?
Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs) are infections in the respiratory system. These infections are caused by viruses or bacteria and can then lead to difficulty breathing and other related symptoms.
Acute Respiratory Infections can affect your upper respiratory system or just your lower respiratory system (which starts at your vocal cords and ends at your lungs).
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Acute respiratory infections include but not limited to:
- Common cold
- Pharyngitis
- Laryngitis
- Tracheitis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchiolitis
- Pneumonia
- Bronchopneumonia
- Ear infections
- Acute pharyngitis
- Epiglottitis
- Tonsillopharyngitis
What are symptoms of acute respiratory infections?
Symptoms may vary depending on the infection.
- Congestion (either in the nasal sinuses or lungs)
- Fever
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Fatigue
- Runny nose
- Body aches
When to see a doctor
See your doctor if you are experiencing difficulty breathing, dizziness and loss of consciousness. These could be signs that an infection is causing damage to the brain which will lead in turn into a variety of other health problems such as fever over103°F ( Legionnaires’ disease), body chills or rigors – all cosigned by confusion!
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