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    Pa Tho Physiology of URTI

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    Upper respiratory tract infections are caused by pathogens invading through the upper respiratory tract. Risk factors include lack of vaccination, smoking, living in crowded conditions, poor hygiene, a weak immune system, and environments that are too hot or too cold. Once inside the body, the pathogen can infect different parts of the upper respiratory tract, including the nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx, and tonsils, causing symptoms such as rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, sore throat, hoarse voice, coughing, fatigue, and mild difficulty breathing. The body responds with inflammation, increased mucus production, fever, and other symptoms to fight the infection.

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    Upper respiratory tract infections are caused by pathogens invading through the upper respiratory tract. Risk factors include lack of vaccination, smoking, living in crowded conditions, poor hygiene, a weak immune system, and environments that are too hot or too cold. Once inside the body, the pathogen can infect different parts of the upper respiratory tract, including the nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx, and tonsils, causing symptoms such as rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, sore throat, hoarse voice, coughing, fatigue, and mild difficulty breathing. The body responds with inflammation, increased mucus production, fever, and other symptoms to fight the infection.

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    Upper respiratory tract infections are caused by pathogens invading through the upper respiratory tract. Risk factors include lack of vaccination, smoking, living in crowded conditions, poor hygiene, a weak immune system, and environments that are too hot or too cold. Once inside the body, the pathogen can infect different parts of the upper respiratory tract, including the nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx, and tonsils, causing symptoms such as rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, sore throat, hoarse voice, coughing, fatigue, and mild difficulty breathing. The body responds with inflammation, increased mucus production, fever, and other symptoms to fight the infection.

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    Pa Tho Physiology of URTI

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    Upper respiratory tract infections are caused by pathogens invading through the upper respiratory tract. Risk factors include lack of vaccination, smoking, living in crowded conditions, poor hygiene, a weak immune system, and environments that are too hot or too cold. Once inside the body, the pathogen can infect different parts of the upper respiratory tract, including the nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx, and tonsils, causing symptoms such as rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, sore throat, hoarse voice, coughing, fatigue, and mild difficulty breathing. The body responds with inflammation, increased mucus production, fever, and other symptoms to fight the infection.

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    Lack of Vaccination

    Smoking Weakens the immune system

    PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION


    Living in crowded conditions Poor Hygiene

    Poor Immune System Too hot or too cold environment

    The risk of contracting pathogens

    Pathogen invades the host through the upper respiratory tract

    Pathogen infects different parts of the URT Rhinorrhea (Runny Nose) Body increases nasal discharges Pathogen triggers cellular responses Cells in the Reticuloendothelial system undergoes phagocytosis

    Inflammation of the Nasal and Sinus Mucosal Membrane

    Nasal and Sinus Congestion (Stuffy Nose)

    Macrophages releases pyrogenic cytokines

    Mild Difficulty of Breathing

    Narrowing of the airways

    Stimulation of Cough reflex

    Stimulation of the Hypothalamus to elevate the thermostat set-point

    Fatigue

    Decrease supply of oxygen

    Cough Body initiates heat conservation

    Mild Body Malaise

    Increase respiration

    Hyperthermia

    Pathogen infects different parts of the URT

    Pathogen infects the Pharynx

    Pathogen infects the Larynx

    Pathogen infects the Tonsils

    Inflammation of the Pharynx (Pharyngitis)

    Inflammation of the Larynx (Laryngitis)

    Inflammation of the Tonsils (Tonsillitis)

    Difficulty of swallowing

    Sore Throat

    Hoarse Voice

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