Acute respiratory tract infections are the most common illnesses in childhood. These comprise as many as 50% of all illnesses in children less than 5 years old and 30% in children aged 5 – 12 years. Multiple factors determine the frequency of these illnesses. This article gives a walk through on various respiratory infections occurring in children.
Acute respiratory infections are a major burden to child health in developing countries like India. They are categorized as upper respiratory tract infections or lower respiratory tract infections. The respiratory tract infections are not confined to the respiratory tract and have systemic effects because of a possible extension of infection or microbial toxins, inflammation, and reduced lung function. Causes of respiratory infections Upper respiratory tract infections (URIs) These are the most common infectious diseases that include…
