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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Symptoms Of Upper Respiratory Infection

Health Encyclopedia: Symptomatic

Definition

Symptomatic can mean showing symptoms, or it may concern a specific symptom. Symptoms are signs of disease or injury and are usually noticed by the patient.

Many conditions and diseases have symptoms. A cough can be a symptom of an upper respiratory infection.

When someone has the common symptoms associated with a disease or condition, they are considered symptomatic. When a disease exists without noticeable symptoms, the patient is asymptomatic.


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Expert & Community Posts

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Allergies, Colds, Bronchitis? It's Not So Easy to Tell the Difference
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...Thursday my cough was producing yellow mucus. I had an upper respiratory infection.   When I... Read more »

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Should I Work Out If I Have a Cold?
By Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...it cold outside, but many of us are suffering from upper respiratory infections- or, to put it... Read more »

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Colds and Asthma
By Fred Little , Health Expert

...one. What causes colds?Over 90% of common colds (upper respiratory infections, ‘URI’s) are... Read more »

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Five Gift Ideas for Acid Reflux Families
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...Between daily reflux medications, frequent sinus and upper respiratory infections, and special... Read more »

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Five Signs of Childhood Acid Reflux That You May Overlook
By Dr. Bryan Vartabedian , Health Expert

...night when asleep. Other common causes of cough: upper respiratory infection, pneumonia and... Read more »

Health Guide

Laryngitis
...scratchy feeling that comes with laryngitis. Decongestants and pain killers may relieve symptoms of an upper respiratory infection, if present. Support Groups Expectations... Read more »
Laryngitis
Recent or current upper respiratory infection Hoarseness Fever Swollen lymph nodes or glands in the neck Signs and tests Physical examination is usually... Read more »
Reyes syndrome
Symptoms of Reye syndrome include: Recent upper respiratory infection or chickenpox Nausea and vomiting Mental status changes Lethargy Confusion ... Read more »
ECHO virus infection
...gastroenteritis Viral pharyngitis Herpangina (mouth sores) Croup Upper respiratory infection Pneumonia Pericarditis ... Read more »
Parainfluenza
...incidence, and risk factors There are four types of Parainfluenza virus, all of which can cause upper respiratory infections or lower respiratory infections (pneumonia) in adults and... Read more »

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