What to Know About Common Voice Disorders
Voice disorders can affect anyone and are classified as such when you have a problem with pitch, tone or other qualities of your voice....
Posted on February 18, 2023
ENTAn upper respiratory tract infection is a contagious infection that affects your upper respiratory tract, which includes your nose, throat, pharynx, larynx and bronchi. According to an article published in the National Library of Medicine, “Upper respiratory tract infections are accountable for greater than 20 million missed days of school and greater than 20 million days of work lost.” We review more about upper respiratory tract infections below.
Common symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections include:
The two causes of upper respiratory infections are viruses and bacteria.
Common viruses include:
Common bacteria include:
Some of the many types of upper respiratory infections include:
If your upper respiratory infection is bacterial, antibiotics will likely be required to clear the infection. Otherwise, you can manage symptoms with:
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Pinnacle ENT today.
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