sinarharapan.co – Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) is a common health problem throughout the world.
ARI is a group of diseases involving infections of the respiratory tract, ranging from mild coughs to serious illnesses such as pneumonia.
Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) is a medical term that includes a number of viral and bacterial infections that affect the respiratory tract.
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ARI can be caused by various types of viruses and bacteria that attack the upper respiratory tract, including the nose, throat and bronchi (the main airways that lead to the lungs).
Some common causes of ARI include rhinoviruses, influenza viruses, parainfluenza viruses, respiratory viruses (RSV), coronaviruses (including SARS-CoV-2), adenoviruses, bacteria, contact with infected individuals, a weakened immune system, and air pollution.
Professor Frank Kelly, Air Toxicologist at King’s College London has presented research results showing that small particles in air pollution, such as PM2.5, can damage the upper respiratory tract, irritate the lungs and increase the risk of ARI.
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ISPA can attack the upper respiratory tract, such as the nose and throat, or the lower respiratory tract, such as the lungs.
ISPA causes a variety of symptoms, including coughing, runny nose, sore throat, shortness of breath, and fever.
ARI is an infectious disease. The spread of ARI occurs through splashes of saliva when someone coughs or sneezes, has direct contact with an infected person, or touches a surface contaminated with the ARI virus and then touches the face.
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The following are several steps that can be taken to prevent and treat ARI.
1. Vaccination
Vaccination is the best way to prevent several types of ARI, especially influenza and COVID-19.
2023-10-19 10:07:00
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