- respiratory tract
- The organs that are involved in breathing. These include the nose, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. Also called respiratory system.
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Upper respiratory tract infection — Caption = Conducting passages. Upper respiratory tract infections, (URTI or URI), are the illnesses caused by an acute infection which involves the upper respiratory tract: nose, sinuses, pharynx or larynx.igns and symptomsAcute upper respiratory … Wikipedia
