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What will an infection to the respiratory system most likely cause a person to have?
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∙ 14y ago
If a person had an infection of the respiratory system, they would most likely have a cough.
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How a infection affecting the respiratory system would directly threaten a person's health?
If you have an infection in the respiratory system then this can cause your airways to become restricted so that you cannot breath.
What is a cold?
it is an infection of the upper respiratory system.
What symptoms would you have if you had a respiratory system infection?
It would depend on where in the respiratory system the infection was, but coughing, especially a productive cough, is a major hallmark of lower respiratory infections. Chest pain is possible, but not guaranteed; same with fever. For an upper respiratory infection, I would expect a runny nose or nasal/sinus congestion.
Does the antibiotic affect the respiratory system?
It may if there is an infection in it or if you are allergic to it.
What secondary bacterial infections can a person get with a common cold?
Colds make the upper respiratory system less resistant to bacterial infection. Secondary bacterial infection may lead to middle ear infection, bronchitis, pneumonia, sinus infection, or strep throat.
Acute lower respiratory tract infection?
Acute= severe. Lower Respiratory Tract= Respiratory system below the larynx. This refers to a pneumonia or a bronchitis.
What infection of the respiratory system is caused by an acid-fast bacillus?
Tuberculosis(TB)
What causes an infection of the respiratory system that is transmitted by the gastrointestinal route?
streptococus pneumonia
What are the key factors that will make it more likely that infection will occur?
A person with a lowered immune system or taking long-term antibiotics is more likely to get an infection. All people who encounter large amounts of dirt are likely to get infected.
What antigen will fight a bacterial infection of the respiratory system in a 6 year old?
antibodies
Why are parts of your respiratory system covered in mucus?
To fight off infection or prevent sickness.
What happens if your respiratory system is removed?
you (most likely) die
