COPD and Lungs

Respiratory Tract Infections

Respiratory tract infection (RTI) is defined as any communicable disease of the upper or lower tract. Most RTIs recover without treatment, but sometimes you'll got to see your GP. Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) include the common cold, laryngitis, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, acute rhinitis, acute rhinosinusitis and acute otitis media. Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) include acute bronchitis, bronchiolitis, pneumonia and tracheitis.

• Diagnosis
• Antibiotics
• Epidemiology