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respiratory

[res-per-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, ri-spahyuhr-uh-] / ˈrɛs pər əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, rɪˈspaɪər ə- /
ADJECTIVE
breathing
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More than 400,000 people in Indonesia have been treated for acute respiratory ailments caused by the toxic haze, the health ministry said on Wednesday.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

The discovery also has implications for diseases affecting mucosal tissues, the protective linings found in areas such as the intestines and respiratory tract.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

Studies have found oil wells can emit carcinogens and are linked to adverse health effects including respiratory issues, headaches, throat irritation and other problems.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

Its revenue likely reached 29.3 billion baht, up 7% on year, likely supported by seasonal demand, increased respiratory cases and international patient growth, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

It is also related to certain pneumonia viruses: to the parainfluenza virus, which causes colds in children, and to the respiratory syncytial virus, which can cause fatal pneumonia in a person who has aids.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston


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