ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What respiratory disorders are highly contagious?
A
influenza and URI
B
sinusitis and epistaxis
C
emphysema and asthma
D
laryngitis and pleurisy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -RSV is the most common cause of respiratory tract illness in children under 2 years of age; it is the major cause of bronchiolitis, pneumonia, croup, bronchitis, and otitis media. The influenza viruses are highly contagious and can cause large epidemics.

Detailed explanation-2: -An upper respiratory infection (URI) affects the nasal passages and throat. The treatment is usually simple unless a person also has a chronic respiratory condition, such as asthma. A URI occurs when a virus or bacteria enter the body, usually through the mouth or nose.

Detailed explanation-3: -Upper respiratory infections include: Common cold. Epiglottitis. Laryngitis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Diphtheria. Enterovirus D68. Influenza (flu) Haemophilus influenzae type b. Legionellosis (Legionella): Legionnaires’ Disease and Pontiac Fever. Measles (rubeola) Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) More items •07-Dec-2022

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