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It has been sold, as Broncho-Vaxom, in Europe and some South American countries. [1] It is used for children with asthma or recurrent respiratory infections. [1]Studies have shown that OM-85 can enhance both innate and adaptive immunity by promoting the maturation of dendritic cells in the gastrointestinal Peyer's patches, which in turn strengthens immune defenses in the lung mucosa.
One of the most common causes is Staphylococcus aureus and often follows a recent viral upper respiratory infection. Bacterial tracheitis is a rare complication of influenza infection. [ 4 ] It is the most serious in young children, possibly because of the relatively small size of the trachea that gets easily blocked by swelling.
An upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is an illness caused by an acute infection, which involves the upper respiratory tract, including the nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx or trachea. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] This commonly includes nasal obstruction, sore throat, tonsillitis , pharyngitis , laryngitis , sinusitis , otitis media , and the common cold .
SHREVEPORT, La. – As leaves begin to fall and temperatures get cooler, doctors see an uptick in upper respiratory infections in children, like the common cold, RSV, flu, and COVID.
An infection of this type usually is further classified as an upper respiratory tract infection (URI or URTI) or a lower respiratory tract infection (LRI or LRTI). Lower respiratory infections, such as pneumonia, tend to be far more severe than upper respiratory infections, such as the common cold.
Prevention of bronchiolitis relies strongly on measures to reduce the spread of the viruses that cause respiratory infections (that is, handwashing, and avoiding exposure to those symptomatic with respiratory infections). [8] [9] Guidelines are mixed on the use of gloves, aprons, or personal protective equipment. [8]
A postinfectious cough is a lingering cough that follows a respiratory tract infection, such as a common cold or flu and lasting up to eight weeks. Postinfectious cough is a clinically recognized condition represented within the medical literature.
[4] [5] As the disease progresses, occurrence of secondary symptoms such as dysphagia, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, failure to thrive, and recurrent upper respiratory infections can be diagnosed. [4] [5] The risk of laryngeal papillomatosis spreading to the lungs is higher in the juvenile-onset than the adult-onset. [3]