upper respiratory
adjective
: of, relating to, or affecting the upper respiratory tract
upper respiratory infections
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In February, the whole family was suffering from an upper respiratory illness, unaware of what was around the corner.
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 12 June 2025
Porziņģis missed eight games from late February to early March due to an upper respiratory illness.
—Tess Demeyer, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The lingering symptoms seemed to stem from an upper respiratory illness that caused Porzingis to miss eight consecutive games in February and March.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
For example, a study published in the journal Psychological Science found that people who reported getting more hugs were less likely to have had upper respiratory illnesses.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 12 June 2025
Porziņģis missed eight games from late February to early March due to an upper respiratory illness.
—Tess Demeyer, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The lingering symptoms seemed to stem from an upper respiratory illness that caused Porzingis to miss eight consecutive games in February and March.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
For example, a study published in the journal Psychological Science found that people who reported getting more hugs were less likely to have had upper respiratory illnesses.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for upper respiratory
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“Upper respiratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upper%20respiratory. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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