This is simply refering to a sudden insult to the lungs on the brochiole/alveolar level that is now resulting in an inflamatory response by the body.
Acute= severe. Lower Respiratory Tract= Respiratory system below the larynx. This refers to a pneumonia or a bronchitis.
Upper Respiratory Infection
Upper Respiratory Infection
RTI = Respiratory Tract Infection Both terms describe a serious bacterial infection of at least one lung
Measles is an acute highly contagious infection caused by the rubeola virus. It can be transmitted through respiratory droplets from coughing and sneezing. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, and a characteristic red rash.
Acute means severe and/or sudden onset. The acronym "URI" stands for Upper Respiratory Infection.
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Antibacteria treat broad number of infection range upper respiratory infection lower respiratory infection gonorrhea tymphoid
Antibacteria treat broad number of infection range upper respiratory infection lower respiratory infection gonorrhea tymphoid
URI most commonly stands for upper respiratory infection.Arterial Blood Gasupper respiratory infection (e.g. a cold)URI stands for Upper Respiratory Infection. This is often used in reference to a nasal or sinus infection. A lower respiratory infection would be pneumonia.Usually, this abbreviation stands for "Upper Respiratory Infection."
In the ICD-9-CM BOOK this is how you find it. Infection -Respiratory -Upper -NEC 465.9 Tab. List. Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple or unspecified sites -Unspecified site.