upper respiratory

adjective

: of, relating to, or affecting the upper respiratory tract
upper respiratory infections

Examples of upper respiratory in a Sentence

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Before his death, Davis had been hospitalized for an upper respiratory infection. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 29 June 2026 In late May, he was hospitalized in New York City following an upper respiratory issue. — Dan Hyman, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026 This herb may boost the immune system’s response to certain infections, including upper respiratory infections and skin infections. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 20 June 2026 He was hospitalized in late May for an upper respiratory issue, Rolling Stone reported, but was discharged earlier this month. — Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for upper respiratory

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of upper respiratory was in 1841

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“Upper respiratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upper%20respiratory. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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upper respiratory

adjective
: of, relating to, or affecting the upper respiratory tract
upper respiratory infection
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