Respiratory infection is an acute infection that may restrict with normal breathing. It can disturb just your upper respiratory system, which starts at your sinuses and finishes at your vocal chords, or just your lower respiratory system, that starts at your vocal chords and ends at your lungs.

This infection is mainly risky for children, older adults, and people with immune system disorders.

In a respiratory exam, the doctor emphases on your breathing. They will check for fluid and inflammation or irritation in the lungs by pay attention to abnormal sounds in your lungs when you breathe. The doctor may peer into your nose and ears, and check your throat.

If your doctor considers the infection is in the lower respiratory tract, an X-ray or CT scan may be required to check the condition of the lungs.

Respiratory infection is an acute infection that may restrict with normal breathing. It can disturb just your upper respiratory system, which starts at your sinuses and finishes at your vocal chords, or just your lower respiratory system, that starts at your vocal chords and ends at your lungs.

This infection is mainly risky for children, older adults, and people with immune system disorders.

In a respiratory exam, the doctor emphases on your breathing. They will check for fluid and inflammation or irritation in the lungs by pay attention to abnormal sounds in your lungs when you breathe. The doctor may peer into your nose and ears, and check your throat.

If your doctor considers the infection is in the lower respiratory tract, an X-ray or CT scan may be required to check the condition of the lungs.