For patients throughout Glendale, La Canada, and the Greater Los Angeles area experiencing respiratory problems, Elevate Health Group can help treat a variety of conditions including respiratory infections. Elevate Health Group has trained physicians to care for respiratory infections and can ensure that patients receive the best treatments available.
Respiratory Infections, also referred to as acute respiratory infections, are medical conditions which can interfere with normal lung function. These infections can be contagious and usually begin in the nose, windpipe or trachea, and spread to the lungs. If the infection is left untreated it can continue to spread throughout the respiratory system and cause damage. The elderly and children are particularly susceptible to respiratory infections.
The causes of some respiratory conditions is unknown. However, there are common conditions which can cause respiratory infections including:
Early signs or symptoms of respiratory infections usually appear in the nose and lungs and can include:
If the condition worsens, the symptoms can include:
As with many viruses, there is no real cure. The doctor can prescribe medications which can help to manage the signs and symptoms while observing the person’s condition. If there is a secondary infection present or if the cause is bacterial, test can identify this in order to help the doctor determine if and what types of antibiotics a patient may need.
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