respiratory
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Temperatures had just hit 32.7 degrees, a potential problem for those with respiratory conditions, for elderly folk and - we feared - for Scottish footballers and for those sweaty foot soldiers following them.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
The burning of coal is one of the largest drivers of air pollution, releasing fine particles known to be harmful to respiratory and cardiovascular health.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Mr. Kennedy’s declaration says that “among patients who have severe respiratory symptoms, the case fatality rate has been estimated at approximately 38%.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
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
“It was a typical ards picture—acute respiratory distress syndrome— like early pneumonia,” Dr. Silverstein said.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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