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Upper respiratory infection: Contents

Upper respiratory infection: Introduction

Upper respiratory infection: The occurrence of an infection of the upper respiratory tract. See free access online books about Upper respiratory infection below. See detailed information below for a list of 3 causes of Upper respiratory infection, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Upper respiratory infection

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Diagnostic Guides for Upper respiratory infection

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COUGH

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

SORE THROAT

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

FEVER, ACUTE

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

FEVER, CHRONIC

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

Fever

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Sore Throat

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Cough - Productive

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Cough - Nonproductive

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Rash with Fever

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Sore Throat

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Fever – Cyclic

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Fever – Recurrent

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Fever – Unknown Origin

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Cough – Acute

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Cough – Chronic

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Fever – Acute

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

COUGH

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

FEVER

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

SORE THROAT

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Cough, barking

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Cough, productive

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Fever

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Cough, nonproductive

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Cough

  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)

Fever of Unknown Origin in the United States*

  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)

Infection and Fever (Complications of HIV)

  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)

Colorado tick fever

  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)

Lassa fever

  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)

Relapsing fever

  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)

Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease

  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)

Rocky Mountain spotted fever

  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)

Whooping cough

  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)

Cough, barking

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Cough, productive

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Cough, nonproductive

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Fever [Pyrexia]

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Cough

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Fever

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Rash Accompanied by Fever

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Sore Throat

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Fever of Unknown Origin

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Acute Cough

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Chronic Cough

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease

  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)

Cough, barking

  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)

Cough, productive

  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)

Fever

  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)

Cough, barking

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Cough, productive

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Fever

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Cough, nonproductive

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Cough

  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)

Fever

  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)

Sore Throat

  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)

Cough, barking

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Cough, productive

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Cough, nonproductive

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Fever [Pyrexia]

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

COUGH

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

FEVER

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

SORE THROAT

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

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Misdiagnosis and Upper respiratory infection

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Medications or substances causing Upper respiratory infection:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Upper respiratory infection as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

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Definitions of Upper respiratory infection:

Infection of the upper respiratory tract
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Detailed list of causes of Upper respiratory infection

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How Common are these Causes of Upper respiratory infection?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Upper respiratory infection. Of the 3 causes of Upper respiratory infection that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 0 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 0 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 3 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 3 causes of Upper respiratory infection

Conditions listing symptoms: Upper respiratory infection:

The following list of conditions have 'Upper respiratory infection' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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  • Adenoviridae Infections ... upper respiratory infection
  • Adenovirus infection in immunocompromised patients ... upper respiratory infection

    R

  • Reye's Syndrome ... upper respiratory infection

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    Medical Conditions associated with Upper respiratory infection:

    Cold-like symptoms (717 causes), Respiratory symptoms (3201 causes)

    Symptoms related to Upper respiratory infection:

    Cough (1195 causes), Cold-like symptoms (717 causes), Flu-like symptoms (141 causes), Common cold (717 causes), Runny nose (713 causes)

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