Respiratory tract infections (RTIs)

Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are infections of parts of the body involved in breathing, such as the sinuses, throat, airways or lungs. Most RTIs get better without treatment, but sometimes you may need to see a GP.

Check if you have an RTI

Symptoms of an RTI include:

• a cough – you may bring up mucus (phlegm)

• sneezing

• a stuffy or runny nose

• a sore throat

• headaches

• muscle aches

• breathlessness, tight chest or wheezing

• a high temperature

• feeling generally unwell

Treatment will depend on the cause of your RTI:

• a virus (like colds) – this usually clears up by itself after a few weeks and antibiotics will not help

• bacteria (like pneumonia) – a GP may prescribe antibiotics (make sure you complete the whole course as advised by a GP, even if you start to feel better)

Source: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/respiratory-tract-infection/

Below are tests from Biopanda which can assist healthcare professionals in the diagnosis of respiratory infections.

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