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Upper Respiratory Disorders

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The upper respiratory tract includes the:

  • Nose.
  • Nasal cavity.
  • Sinuses.
  • Ethmoid.
  • Frontal.
  • Maxillary.
  • Sphenoid.
  • Larynx.
  • Trachea.
The functions of the upper respiratory tract are to move air to and from the lungs, and to filter, moisten, and warm the air.

There are many different upper respiratory disorders that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some of the conditions, for which we have provided a brief overview.

If you cannot find the condition in which you are interested, please visit the Respiratory Disorders Related Web sites page to view a list of Web sites that may contain additional information on that topic.

Upper Respiratory Infection (URI, or Common Cold)
Sinusitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Stridor
Congenital Laryngeal Stridor / Laryngomalacia

Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
Influenza (Flu)
Epiglottitis
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Croup

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