y Upper Resp. Tract Infections (URIs, Colds, rhinosinusitis) Are illnesses caused by an acute infection which involves the upper respiratory tract: nose, sinuses, pharynx or larynx .
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The prototype is the common cold in addition to pharyngitis, sinusitis, etc………..
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Influenza is a systemic illness that involves the upper respiratory tract and should be differentiated from other URI.
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The most common infections in childhood with 6-8 colds / year (2-4 in adults).
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The most common medical reasons for school absenteeism.
The common cold
Acute Pharyngitis 90% cases; viral
Acute SinusitisY
Otitis MediaY
