respiratory
Example Sentences
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These bacteria can cause upper respiratory illness and had never before been reported in wild snakes in the United States.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
But unlike so many artists from jazz's defining post-World War II period, Rollins lived a long life, remastering his work well into his 80s even as respiratory issues limited his performances.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
The chemical is irritating to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes in humans, and can cause respiratory and neurological symptoms with exposure, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Exposure can also create chronic respiratory issues, according to the EPA.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
“She’s in with the respiratory therapists right now. They’re running tests to see how her lungs are functioning and whether she can be weaned off the ventilator.”
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
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